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WR06 LCF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,775 mi
Last recorded127,775 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 LCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 127,775 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 127,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,612 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 123,606 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 114,724 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 114,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 109,574 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,969 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 103,962 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake binding on slightly

Pass 20 May 2016 96,155 miles

Rear Brakes binding on slightly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2015 90,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 90,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 85,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside rear brake partially binding but can still be turned by hand and passes the brake test

Pass 22 May 2013 78,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front brake disc's lipped and corroded

n/s/f tyre bald on 2mm

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and rest of tyre on 2mm

rear brake disc's lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,799 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 58,478 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,311 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,322 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WR06 LCF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WR06 LCF, 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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WR06 LCF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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