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YT56 WVB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,652 mi
Last recorded153,652 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 WVB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 153,652 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 144,679 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 144,679 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 139,099 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 139,099 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 134,455 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2014 134,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,191 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 116,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 100,140 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 86,406 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,320 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 69,320 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,168 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,166 miles

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

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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YT56 WVB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT56 WVB, 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 YT56 WVB registered?

YT56 WVB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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