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RF55 BPE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,002 mi
Last recorded127,002 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 BPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 127,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 115,928 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,817 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and rear (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

all brake discs in poor condition

childseat in n/s/r not fitted

front wishbone bushes worn (both sides)

fuel pipe to pump has slight damage

handbrake cables damaged

n/s/f subframe damaged

o/s/r exhaust clamp cracked but secure

rear brakes slight binding

small stonechips in windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2015 82,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all brake discs in poor condition

childseat in n/s/r not fitted

front wishbone bushes worn (both sides)

fuel pipe to pump has slight damage

handbrake cables damaged

n/s/f subframe damaged

o/s/r exhaust clamp cracked but secure

rear brakes slight binding

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight bind on rear brakes

surface corrosion on brake discs

wear on front lower arm inner bushes

Fail 29 Jan 2013 68,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight bind on rear brakes

surface corrosion on brake discs

wear on front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,143 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,134 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2011
Fail 8 Feb 2011 51,263 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/side and n/side front brake disc slight worn

o/side and n/side front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,233 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2010 38,233 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,481 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 BPE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BPE, 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 BPE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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