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YG06 DWV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,458 mi
Last recorded182,458 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG06 DWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 182,458 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 9 Mar 2018 173,548 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 165,053 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 165,053 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 156,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 139,049 miles

surface rust on subframe

Pass 3 Oct 2013 127,283 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Fail 30 Sep 2013 127,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 4 Sep 2012 116,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2012 116,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r tyre very worn inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 100,021 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach ply.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,297 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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YG06 DWV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 YG06 DWV, 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 YG06 DWV registered?

YG06 DWV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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