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RF55 BND

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 1859cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,703 mi
Last recorded57,703 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 BND
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,859cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,703 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 13 Sep 2017 56,757 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,797 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

eml on

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,722 miles

EML warning lamp indicates fault

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,930 miles

nice windscreen wipers

Fail 13 Sep 2011 34,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,875 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 25,875 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,534 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)

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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RF55 BND is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,859cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF55 BND, 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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RF55 BND is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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