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AR06 ADR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,547 mi
Last recorded84,547 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR06 ADR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 84,547 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spy bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust clamps broken

heavy corrosion underside of vehicle

oil leak

smells of fuel but no visable leaks

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 81,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,148 miles

coolant low

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2016 66,561 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Oil leak Engine area ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,560 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working LED bulb faulty [flickering] (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,694 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,090 miles

hill holder warn lamp on

Fail 6 Jan 2014 55,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hill holder warn lamp on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,879 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 46,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml on ?

steering feels well heavy ?

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,758 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,689 miles

engine light on

Fail 30 Dec 2010 28,689 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,547 miles

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

engine light on

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 18 May 2010 27,437 miles

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

engine management warning light on

4 nails in n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 21,880 miles

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)

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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AR06 ADR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AR06 ADR, 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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AR06 ADR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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