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BJ56 VPO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,658 mi
Last recorded96,658 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,658 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,886 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,059 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,902 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 48,883 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,697 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,352 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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BJ56 VPO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BJ56 VPO, 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 BJ56 VPO registered?

BJ56 VPO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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