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RJ56 NLC

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,024 mi
Last recorded81,024 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 NLC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 69,927 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 68,807 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 68,801 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,390 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,760 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,760 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,141 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 62,141 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,206 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s badly worn slight play in n/s ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (pads all ok) (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 60,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s badly worn slight play in n/s ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (pads all ok) (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,975 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 57,915 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,261 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,081 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 33,397 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,841 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,667 miles

n.s.r wheel rim damaged.o.s.f tyre worn inner edge 2354518.front brake pads low.

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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RJ56 NLC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ56 NLC, 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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RJ56 NLC is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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