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YL55 VHE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,821 mi
Last recorded101,821 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 VHE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,821 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s main beam weak // suspension heavily undersealed

radiator lower brackets corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 101,772 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

main beam adjustment high

radiator lower brackets corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,553 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 99,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,753 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,483 miles

hand brake performance poor

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,897 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 87,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2013 87,273 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,741 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 83,741 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,927 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,728 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,728 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,071 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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YL55 VHE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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