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BD56 LUP

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,570 mi
Last recorded114,570 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LUP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,570 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,549 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

heat shield loose

Pass 8 Nov 2012 95,024 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN BALD ON OUTER RAISED TREAD AREA

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,467 miles

battery loosing charge . causing starting issue

Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,660 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,985 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 51,985 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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 LUP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUP, 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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BD56 LUP is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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