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BF56 LFJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,878 mi
Last recorded110,878 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 110,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly, no bind effort recorded on RBT

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,405 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2016 81,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,218 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,936 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BF56 LFJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF56 LFJ, 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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BF56 LFJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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