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WM06 NLC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,317 mi
Last recorded88,317 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM06 NLC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,317 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 25 Aug 2015 88,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,267 miles

Engine managment light on

Fail 19 Aug 2014 82,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine managment light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,161 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,966 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,809 miles

front discs worn

Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,083 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 38,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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WM06 NLC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WM06 NLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM06 NLC registered?

WM06 NLC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 August 2006.

Is WM06 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM06 NLC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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