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AV06 ARX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,422 mi
Last recorded94,422 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ARX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,422 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 94,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 67,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,457 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,268 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV06 ARX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV06 ARX, 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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AV06 ARX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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The MOT history for AV06 ARX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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