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RJ06 HLM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,949 mi
Last recorded160,949 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HLM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 160,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake lazy

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 151,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16/v very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake very lazy

Fail 10 Jan 2020 151,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16/v very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake very lazy

Pass 18 Dec 2018 137,639 miles

both front tyres worn to limits on inner egdes

Fail 18 Dec 2018 137,639 miles

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

both front tyres worn to limits on inner egdes

Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,508 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 109,669 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 109,669 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 93,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 93,588 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,269 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,324 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers judder

Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,324 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers judder

Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,167 miles

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

engine pan fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 39,834 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 39,834 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 29,920 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 HLM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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