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T27 ATB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,462 mi
Last recorded138,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 ATB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 138,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 135,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 134,298 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 129,281 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 122,799 miles

steering rack has a slightly play.

Pass 15 Jul 2021 114,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 105,238 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,203 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 67,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake binds slightly.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,117 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 92,989 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,421 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,578 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,578 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,536 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,580 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight movement in nearside front suspension.

Slight movement in offside front suspension.

Whine from power steering.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,872 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,866 miles

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

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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T27 ATB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T27 ATB, 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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T27 ATB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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