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YX56 FLC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,799 mi
Last recorded93,799 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 FLC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 93,799 miles

both steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 8 Jul 2015 93,794 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2014 84,988 miles

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

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

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,988 miles

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

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,747 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in near side steering rack ball joint

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,902 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 67,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 56,232 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 56,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,663 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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 11 Nov 2009 37,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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YX56 FLC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX56 FLC, 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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YX56 FLC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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