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YX56 XNE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,284 mi
Last recorded122,284 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 XNE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,284 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,276 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 119,612 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 119,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,495 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 169,817 miles

one light inop on high level brake light

tow bar electrics offside indicator inop

Fail 12 Oct 2012 169,817 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

one light inop on high level brake light

tow bar electrics offside indicator inop

Pass 6 Oct 2011 150,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,721 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 80,721 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 72,908 miles

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

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 XNE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX56 XNE, 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 YX56 XNE registered?

YX56 XNE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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