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XP53 TAR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXP53 TAR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 127,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 127,643 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 127,528 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PANELS MISSING FROM DASH

Pass 17 May 2023 121,138 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 113,013 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 113,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 107,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,965 miles

n/s handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,609 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 96,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,718 miles

play in n/s/f top arm ball joint

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Fail 28 Jul 2014 89,718 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

play in n/s/f top arm ball joint

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,766 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

rear discs pads worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 66,653 miles

all 4 tyres low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,509 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear tyres 3-4mm

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,726 miles

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

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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XP53 TAR 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 XP53 TAR, 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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XP53 TAR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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