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RA06 VRJ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

131,260 mi
Last recorded131,260 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VRJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 131,260 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 131,260 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 128,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 128,525 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 124,998 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 124,998 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

all brake discs slightly corroded

all inner arches corroded

both rear tyres cracking, o/s very poor

numerous brake pipes corroded under coating

sills slightly corroded

suspension components corroded eg front/rear subframes, all rear suspension arms, front shock absorbers etc

Pass 9 Apr 2020 109,603 miles

rear tyres cracking, o/s worst

slight corrosion rear inner arches

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

suspension components corroded eg both subframes and rear suspension arms

Fail 7 Apr 2020 109,603 miles

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

o/s/r spring and both rear shocks corroded

rear tyres cracking, o/s worst

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

suspension components corroded eg both subframes and rear suspension arms

Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,677 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

numerous suspension components corroding, eg shocks, subframes, rear arms etc

rear tyres cracking (o/s worst)

slight corrosion brake pipes and discs

slight play in both front lower ball joints and boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,010 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on numerous suspension components

slight deterioration in brake discs

slight play n/s/f suspension

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

eml on

o/s/f lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

oil high?

rear heat shield insecure

slight corrosion on numerous suspension components

slight deterioration in brake discs

slight play n/s/f suspension

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2017 92,836 miles

slight corrosion to underside components eg shock absorbers, subframes, rear susp arms & exhaust

slight deterioration to o/s/f lower ball joint boot

slight wear in front brakes

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,834 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes (inc h/b cables )in poor condition

slight corrosion to underside components eg shock absorbers, subframes, rear susp arms & exhaust

slight deterioration to o/s/f lower ball joint boot

slight wear in front brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,150 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge and n/s/r cracking in tread

slight corrosion on suspension components

slight wear in rear brake discs

Fail 14 Apr 2016 86,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring insecure battery cable hitting gear linkage (1.9.2a)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge and n/s/r cracking in tread

slight corrosion on suspension components

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,832 miles

Front sub frame heavily corroded

all wipers poor

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight cracking in n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2015 81,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all wipers poor

discs deteriorated

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight cracking in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,574 miles

brake discs worn/deteriorated

n/s/f lower arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,884 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 68,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,695 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 51,457 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,724 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 32,253 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2009 25,082 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

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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RA06 VRJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA06 VRJ, 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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RA06 VRJ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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