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WP06 GYB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,857 mi
Last recorded88,857 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 GYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,857 miles

fluid in brake resevoir between min and max

Fail 24 Oct 2020 88,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fluid in brake resevoir between min and max

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,600 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front sub frame rusted

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 81,395 miles

creaking coming from front surspension

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,907 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,463 miles

Front front tyres 2mm

Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 24,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,717 miles

nail on off side rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 22,052 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 22,047 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,811 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,126 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 15,126 miles

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

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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WP06 GYB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP06 GYB, 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 WP06 GYB registered?

WP06 GYB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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