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AY56 GYC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,999 mi
Last recorded108,999 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 GYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2018 108,999 miles

Front Registration plate missing was in boot (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 102,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,073 miles

All four tyre treads low - 225-50-17

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,158 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,158 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack tie rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 73,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs are lipped

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,751 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,751 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,979 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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AY56 GYC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 AY56 GYC, 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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AY56 GYC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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