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ST06 HLJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,493 mi
Last recorded99,493 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 HLJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 99,493 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,241 miles

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 25 Sep 2018 93,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at off side lower suspension mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 84,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,819 miles

Centre to rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,230 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 48,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side rear wheels has slight brake binding

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,983 miles

nearside + offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,338 miles

front brake disc's inner face scored & pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,849 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 15,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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ST06 HLJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,781 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST06 HLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ST06 HLJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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