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RF06 EYO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,624 mi
Last recorded62,624 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,624 miles

Front Lower both sides suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,323 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 14 Feb 2017 39,389 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 39,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,345 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 34,345 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,546 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 30,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,717 miles

front tyres worn, due to running at low pressure

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 15,332 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 10,011 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 EYO 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 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 EYO, 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 EYO registered?

RF06 EYO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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The MOT history for RF06 EYO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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