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WR06 VCF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,621 mi
Last recorded146,621 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 VCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 146,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 132,538 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 10 Jul 2015 119,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 119,130 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,187 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Advise offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 95,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Advise nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Advise offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,637 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 67,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,637 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,549 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VCF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WR06 VCF, 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 WR06 VCF registered?

WR06 VCF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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The MOT history for WR06 VCF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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