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ST06 SVJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,092 mi
Last recorded143,092 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 SVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,092 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 224,144 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 136,519 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear sub/frames (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 136,513 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear sub/frames (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Mar 2016 207,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 29 Feb 2016 207,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 25 Feb 2015 120,258 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 120,255 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,563 miles

Both front brake discs are badly worn and lipped

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,563 miles

Both front brake discs are badly worn and lipped

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,301 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 82,606 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 82,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,117 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake high not to stop

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 SVJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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