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YB06 XVZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,498 mi
Last recorded86,498 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 XVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,498 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,845 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 77,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 70,596 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,614 miles

EML on.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 51,614 miles

EML on.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,699 miles

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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YB06 XVZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YB06 XVZ, 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 YB06 XVZ registered?

YB06 XVZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is YB06 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB06 XVZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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