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RJ06 ZMV

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,521 mi
Last recorded175,521 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ZMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 175,521 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 165,304 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 154,878 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 154,856 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 145,768 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 145,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on subframe

Pass 16 Aug 2018 122,304 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 122,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 115,361 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,361 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired not seam welded and corroded (2.4.A.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 115,311 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 101,130 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 92,514 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 92,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 68,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 53,286 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,133 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 ZMV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZMV, 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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What year was RJ06 ZMV registered?

RJ06 ZMV is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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