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RF06 AXZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,109 mi
Last recorded97,109 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 AXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,109 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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

note/engine management light activated

Fail 8 Dec 2023 97,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

note/engine management light activated

Pass 3 Dec 2022 74,133 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components have general surface corrosion

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,850 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,247 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 67,319 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing repeater lens missing but does not effect operation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,640 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 53,932 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner wing plastic panel damaged

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

air box bracket corroded and air box loose

hand brake only just met braking efficiency n/s

Fail 27 Nov 2017 53,929 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor split (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner wing plastic panel damaged

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

air box bracket corroded and air box loose

hand brake only just met braking efficiency n/s

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,220 miles

2nd bonnet catch requires attention

Front subframe corroded, metal now porous (fuel leak has stripped the paint)

Rear suspension arms corroded

coolant level low

Fail 29 Nov 2016 50,220 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

2nd bonnet catch requires attention

Front subframe corroded, metal now porous (fuel leak has stripped the paint)

Rear suspension arms corroded

coolant level low

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,367 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,250 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2014 42,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,015 miles

Both front wipers

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 22 Nov 2012 30,080 miles

smear on wipers

Fail 21 Nov 2012 30,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

smear on wipers

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,917 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 17,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 AXZ 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 68.2%.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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