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RF06 BZD

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,655 mi
Last recorded106,655 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 BZD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,281 miles

Front and rear brake discs have slight wear and corrosion

N/s/r drop link has slight play

Subframe corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2017 102,247 miles

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

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

Front and rear brake discs have slight wear and corrosion

N/s/r drop link has slight play

Subframe corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake performance low on effort

Fail 24 Sep 2015 92,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake performance low on effort

Pass 17 Sep 2014 85,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,560 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear inner brake pads look close to limit (lip on discs)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 67,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear inner brake pads look close to limit (lip on discs)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,217 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 28,583 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 BZD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BZD, 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 RF06 BZD registered?

RF06 BZD is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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