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AV56 ERJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,209 mi
Last recorded161,209 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ERJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 161,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

offside rear outer sill corroded .

Fail 3 Oct 2019 161,206 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no reverse lights

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 151,245 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 142,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 138,418 miles

both front tyres wearing down low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 133,341 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 123,184 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 123,184 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 104,266 miles

O/S/F brake pad sensor wire worn through

Pass 7 Dec 2011 85,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,311 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 69,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,326 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)

o/s/f foglight lens cracked

undertray fitted-unable to see all testible components

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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AV56 ERJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV56 ERJ, 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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AV56 ERJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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