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DU06 NHN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,790 mi
Last recorded113,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 NHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 113,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

some wear to front tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside front and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2024 104,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes coated restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/sub-frames/rear nearside suspension arms

Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,693 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components/sub-frame/arms

Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,127 miles

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2022 96,127 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,379 miles

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,845 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,926 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,907 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,906 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 78,937 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 78,918 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,388 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 26,840 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 8,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 8,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 7,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 6,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 4,045 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 4,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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DU06 NHN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU06 NHN, 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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DU06 NHN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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