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SV06 YPN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,244 mi
Last recorded54,244 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 YPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 54,244 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 54,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 54,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,037 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 48,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 45,989 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 37,725 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,105 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 37,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,013 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 33,013 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,627 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 29,627 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2010 26,087 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 26,087 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,090 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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SV06 YPN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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