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SV56 SYJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,441 mi
Last recorded66,441 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 SYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,441 miles

Bonnet handle/missing/damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside body damage

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle/suspension corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 66,441 miles

Bonnet handle/missing/damaged

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside body damage

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear axle/suspension corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 66,198 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,593 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2022 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,495 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 55,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front fog lights defective

both rear tyres worn more on outer edges

engine undertray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,100 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 48,907 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet at o/s/f (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,931 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 45,753 miles

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

engine management light on.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,218 miles

EML on

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 33,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 28,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres slightly cracked all over

Fail 20 Mar 2015 28,371 miles

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

all tyres slightly cracked all over

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,934 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 20,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,653 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,393 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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SV56 SYJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV56 SYJ, 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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SV56 SYJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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