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RJ06 ZPO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,907 mi
Last recorded201,907 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 201,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 176,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 144,387 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 141,532 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 135,192 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 127,442 miles

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

battery insecure.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 127,442 miles

battery insecure.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,805 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,768 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 99,835 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Nov 2011 99,835 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,093 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 85,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 49,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,182 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 ZPO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZPO, 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 ZPO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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