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RJ56 NLM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,428 mi
Last recorded114,428 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,075 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 112,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 112,650 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))

Front Coolant leak radiator area ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 107,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily worn on the inner edges BOLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edges BOLD close to showing cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,674 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 95,056 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 25 Nov 2017 76,905 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,722 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 70,721 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,785 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 63,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,852 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,665 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 32,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,985 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,221 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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RJ56 NLM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RJ56 NLM, 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 RJ56 NLM registered?

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

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