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RF55 BRX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,919 mi
Last recorded59,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 52,941 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 52,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,763 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,380 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 46,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,722 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,722 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,163 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 27,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,856 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,680 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,073 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,091 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 19,033 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 BRX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BRX, 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 RF55 BRX registered?

RF55 BRX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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