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ST56 CHV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,302 mi
Last recorded133,302 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 CHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 133,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 124,773 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 124,771 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort nill (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,174 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 105,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 93,537 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,125 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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ST56 CHV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST56 CHV, 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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What year was ST56 CHV registered?

ST56 CHV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is ST56 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 CHV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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