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RJ06 ZLZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,417 mi
Last recorded148,417 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ZLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 148,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 140,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 131,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 131,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,661 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 113,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 104,001 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 104,001 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,634 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 95,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,006 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 ZLZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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