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RF55 BOH

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,273 mi
Last recorded85,273 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 BOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer ns and os sills corroded, not deemed excessive at time of test

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion all over under vehicle including both sub frames, not deemed excessive at time of test

parking brake limit just met

Pass 15 May 2019 75,249 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 75,036 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 68,661 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)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 56,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 50,325 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 50,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,383 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 44,383 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,874 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 15,566 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 BOH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BOH, 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 BOH is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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