MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,643 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PANELS MISSING FROM DASH
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))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
n/s handbrake slightly low effort
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)
play in n/s/f top arm ball joint
slight play in rear anti roll bar links
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inside
rear discs pads worn
all 4 tyres low
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was XP53 TAR registered?
XP53 TAR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 May 2006.
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