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AU56 XNN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,717 mi
Last recorded153,717 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XNN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 153,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 153,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also 3mm thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 153,526 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

general corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Apr 2022 152,235 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside rear of the vehicle in multiple areas including prescribed areas

Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 143,493 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 143,358 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 142,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole by rear engine mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Hid bulbs fitted dipped and main beam. No E marking on lamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Hid bulbs fitted dipped and main beam. No E marking on lamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,639 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,708 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear hand brake efficiency low ! 17% braking

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,199 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,129 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 51,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,556 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,579 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,980 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 13,953 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 13,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU56 XNN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU56 XNN, 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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AU56 XNN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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