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ST56 CJE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,652 mi
Last recorded145,652 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 145,652 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 145,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 135,101 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 135,101 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play rack joint (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake pads look burnt

Pass 26 Feb 2015 123,738 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 123,639 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,120 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 107,120 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,065 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,305 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,271 miles

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 CJE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST56 CJE, 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 CJE registered?

ST56 CJE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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