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DE56 BYV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,545 mi
Last recorded155,545 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 BYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 155,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 151,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 151,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 146,006 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 137,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 130,424 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 130,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 119,306 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 119,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 106,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,608 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 80,738 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,912 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,646 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,503 miles

both front brake discs slighty lipped

both front tyres scrubbed off on inside edges

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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DE56 BYV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE56 BYV, 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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DE56 BYV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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