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RJ06 ZPU

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,074 mi
Last recorded121,074 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 121,074 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,084 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,517 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes are starting to crack

n/s front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

o/s tyre has slight sidewall damage

play in steering rack o/s front

wiper blades

Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower wishbone rear bushes are starting to crack

n/s front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

o/s tyre has slight sidewall damage

play in steering rack o/s front

play in steering rack o/s front

wiper blades

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,726 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in seering rack o/s and n/s front

Pass 10 Nov 2012 84,715 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 84,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,386 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nail in the o/s rear tyre both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inside egde advise n/s front tyre is badnly worn on the inside tread and has sidewall damage

Fail 2 Dec 2011 81,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nail in the o/s rear tyre both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inside egde advise n/s front tyre is badnly worn on the inside tread and has sidewall damage

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,294 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 63,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in steering rack

tracking need to be re-assessed, since both front tyres are wearing abnormally on both inner elbows

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,961 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 ZPU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZPU, 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 ZPU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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