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RJ06 HHY

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,206 mi
Last recorded121,206 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,206 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Apr 2019 121,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 115,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades perished and smearing view (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose inner rack (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,123 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 104,122 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,413 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,411 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 101,711 miles

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

drivers side wiper blade slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,056 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,056 miles

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,222 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 47,222 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 31,510 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 31,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RJ06 HHY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 RJ06 HHY, 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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RJ06 HHY is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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