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AX06 JYZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,747 mi
Last recorded164,747 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX06 JYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 164,747 miles

NEAR SIDE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER MOVING SLOWLY

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 164,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTER MOVING SLOWLY

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 159,232 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 153,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 143,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 136,150 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Aug 2016 127,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 127,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,213 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Aug 2013 89,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ware to front tyre inner tread edges

Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,247 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ware to front tyre inner tread edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,793 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN/LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ALMOST AT LIMITTS REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 46,793 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN/LOW

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ALMOST AT LIMITTS REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,411 miles

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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AX06 JYZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AX06 JYZ, 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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AX06 JYZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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