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AY56 YZZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,127 mi
Last recorded112,127 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 YZZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2017 112,127 miles

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges. check wheel alignment

Pass 10 Sep 2016 104,303 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 94,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 135,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,536 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 55,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,520 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 YZZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YZZ, 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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What year was AY56 YZZ registered?

AY56 YZZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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