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AB56 CHB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,937 mi
Last recorded137,937 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB56 CHB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,937 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 128,481 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,440 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2015 103,862 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 103,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,860 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,555 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,972 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,731 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads 60%-70% worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,739 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges centre three quarters ok

front brake pads half worn

rear brake pads half worn

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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AB56 CHB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB56 CHB, 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 AB56 CHB registered?

AB56 CHB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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