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YD56 ZGS

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,845 mi
Last recorded143,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ZGS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 143,845 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 132,648 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 123,546 miles

slight movement in o/s n/s front upper top ball joints

Pass 22 May 2012 112,262 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 110,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 99,141 miles

bonnet latch defective

driver window does not open

rear disc poor condition inner surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YD56 ZGS is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD56 ZGS, 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 YD56 ZGS registered?

YD56 ZGS is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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