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YY06 TXK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,043 mi
Last recorded161,043 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 TXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2016 161,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre small split in outer side wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 140,224 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 134,424 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 123,095 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,386 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,193 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/rear bracke binding slightly

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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YY06 TXK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YY06 TXK, 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 YY06 TXK registered?

YY06 TXK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 July 2006.

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