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T5 MUD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,789 mi
Last recorded179,789 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 MUD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 179,789 miles

Front crossmember/radiator support corroded and flaking

Fail 22 Jul 2015 179,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Front crossmember/radiator support corroded and flaking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Oct 2014 159,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 148,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,178 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE AT FUEL TANK

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 136,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE AT FUEL TANK

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,792 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 132,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 125,386 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 125,386 miles

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

bonnet cable broken

Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,223 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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T5 MUD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 T5 MUD, 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 T5 MUD registered?

T5 MUD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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