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YR56 WWA

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,768 mi
Last recorded75,768 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 WWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre side walls worn/cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2019 74,767 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre side walls worn/cracked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 69,469 miles

Oil leak engine ()

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 13 May 2016 63,675 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

drivers side washer jet not working

Pass 13 May 2015 57,510 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 12 May 2014 49,793 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 49,793 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 41,812 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 41,812 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 35,633 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight splitting on tread

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,295 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 31,138 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,141 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,017 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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YR56 WWA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YR56 WWA, 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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YR56 WWA is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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