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RF55 BNE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,341 mi
Last recorded140,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 BNE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 140,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 140,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 214,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 178,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 143,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 116,554 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 55,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,356 miles

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 8 Feb 2010 36,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,090 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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RF55 BNE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BNE, 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 BNE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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