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RJ06 ZLK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,463 mi
Last recorded128,463 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ZLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 128,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 120,001 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 119,999 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 115,269 miles

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

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 111,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 97,511 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 92,480 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 92,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,224 miles

o/s/f steering rack minor play

Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,182 miles

o/s/f steering o/s/f steering rack minor play

Fail 17 Dec 2013 86,178 miles

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

o/s/f steering o/s/f steering rack minor play

Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,470 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 79,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,513 miles

engine management light on

nsf steering arm excessive play

Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

engine oil leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,126 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 ZLK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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