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NU56 RXN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,718 mi
Last recorded146,718 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 RXN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 128,655 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 113,105 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 113,105 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,018 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 106,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 98,946 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 93,074 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 93,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,069 miles

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2011 85,069 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 79,420 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,409 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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NU56 RXN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU56 RXN, 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 NU56 RXN registered?

NU56 RXN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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