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BD56 LUE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LUE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 116,037 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 63,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 63,333 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 46,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S Handbrake gaiter split. 3rd brake light 2 bulbs not working.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,537 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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BD56 LUE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD56 LUE, 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 BD56 LUE registered?

BD56 LUE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is BD56 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 LUE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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