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WR06 VHJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,307 mi
Last recorded64,307 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,307 miles

Offside Front Inner Wing trim just rubbing top arm

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 57,140 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2016 57,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 52,828 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

geometery

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 24 Jan 2014 43,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

geometery

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,428 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 6 Jan 2011 27,792 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 27,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,688 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 24,688 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VHJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

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

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