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RF06 AVV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,348 mi
Last recorded91,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 AVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 85,936 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,727 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,908 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Apr 2014 52,223 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,481 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,609 miles

Engine idle rough

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,026 miles

wear to o/s/f tyre ,o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,006 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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RF06 AVV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RF06 AVV, 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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RF06 AVV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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