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SV06 YNR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,519 mi
Last recorded117,519 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 YNR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 117,519 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

eml light on

inner sills and rear top mounting areas corroding

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

undershield condition

Fail 20 Jul 2016 117,517 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all rear suspension components corroding

eml light on

inner sills and rear top mounting areas corroding

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

undershield condition

Pass 28 Jul 2015 110,090 miles

Corrosion to offside rear chassis rail/suspension mounting

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in nearside front lower ball joint

Rear suspension componets corroded

Slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

both front tyres excessive wear inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 110,018 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Corrosion to offside rear chassis rail/suspension mounting

Play in nearside front lower ball joint

Rear suspension componets corroded

Slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

both front tyres excessive wear inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 106,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2013 100,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 88,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,203 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,917 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2009 40,917 miles

Offside Rear 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)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

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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SV06 YNR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SV06 YNR, 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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SV06 YNR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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