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RJ06 HLK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,471 mi
Last recorded127,471 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle suspension arms corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 121,012 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 120,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,439 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,506 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,587 miles

engine light is on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 89,587 miles

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

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

engine light is on

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,855 miles

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine management light on

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 18 Jun 2015 75,855 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine management light on

nearside steering arm has slight play in fixings

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 29 May 2014 68,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S steering rack control arm ball joint has excessive play

Pass 29 May 2014 68,930 miles

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

O/S steering rack control arm ball joint has excessive play

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,580 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,580 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2012 52,713 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 35,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,366 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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RJ06 HLK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ06 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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