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YE06 TCV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 TCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,055 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking on walls.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 92,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking on walls.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,627 miles

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

o/s wiper smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen damaged in zone b but not in drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly,both rear brake discs wearing thin and red due to getting hot.

o/s wiper smearing slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen damaged in zone b but not in drivers view

Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,935 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 50,935 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2011 37,646 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 37,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,808 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,810 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 13,809 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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YE06 TCV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE06 TCV, 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 YE06 TCV registered?

YE06 TCV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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