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VN06 XSO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,812 mi
Last recorded156,812 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 156,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 151,092 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 151,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 137,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2011 103,622 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,380 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,754 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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VN06 XSO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN06 XSO, 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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VN06 XSO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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