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BF56 LFN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,288 mi
Last recorded125,288 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,288 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 121,657 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 121,657 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,760 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 108,760 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,467 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

heatshield below fuel tank slightly loose, just touching on exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2012 87,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 87,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,939 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,027 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,647 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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BF56 LFN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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