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BF56 LFR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 139,739 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 133,308 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 121,136 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 111,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 104,158 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 103,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,231 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 94,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 79,628 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,370 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 65,369 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,425 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 LFR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF56 LFR, 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 BF56 LFR registered?

BF56 LFR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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