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B21 SLN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 SLN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2025 82,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/ arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/ Arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed on bottom multiple places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,750 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,844 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,936 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch cover partially deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 47,279 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch liner is deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe severely corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 29,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe severely corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,051 miles

front subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,863 miles

both rear tyres slight wear inner edge of tread,235/45r18y

front brake discs slightly pitted inner surface

front brake pads wearing thin.

slight creek from steering lock to lock.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,656 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 14,526 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,493 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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B21 SLN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B21 SLN, 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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B21 SLN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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