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YG55 EFP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,361 mi
Last recorded127,361 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EFP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 127,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 110,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,652 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 89,562 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 89,562 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,868 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,423 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 67,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,960 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,098 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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YG55 EFP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YG55 EFP, 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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YG55 EFP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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