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YL55 TWD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,089 mi
Last recorded93,089 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 TWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 93,089 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 93,089 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres have low tread (border pass).

Pass 21 Jan 2012 82,436 miles

n/s washer jet blocked.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 82,435 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet blocked.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2010 65,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2009 46,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YL55 TWD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YL55 TWD, 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 YL55 TWD registered?

YL55 TWD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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