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RF06 AXO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,475 mi
Last recorded137,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 AXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 137,475 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 122,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17/98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel tank heat shield deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2019 106,761 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50/17/98Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel tank heat shield deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,135 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 105,130 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,330 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield corroded and breaking away

Fail 22 Jun 2017 104,330 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust heat shield corroded and breaking away

slight pull to offside when braking

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,049 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 May 2016 101,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

bonnet pull lever adrift and broken

under cover adrift on under side

Pass 20 Jun 2015 98,556 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 98,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,320 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 86,935 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,216 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,366 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,509 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 57,509 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 AXO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RF06 AXO, 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 AXO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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