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WR06 VFE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,567 mi
Last recorded137,567 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 VFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 137,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 129,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner-both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 124,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 118,549 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,602 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Pet cover over rear seats ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear silencer joints have a small leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,268 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,140 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 92,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 80,991 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 80,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 71,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,421 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 65,403 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs looks worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in offside inner track rod

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 59,762 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 50,075 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 May 2011 50,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 30,449 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VFE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VFE, 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 VFE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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