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RJ06 ZNG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,839 mi
Last recorded55,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ZNG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 55,839 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2018 55,839 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,851 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 53,851 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,882 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,598 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,867 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,209 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 40,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,428 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,652 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 ZNG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

RJ06 ZNG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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