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RJ56 PZR

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

219,777 mi
Last recorded219,777 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 PZR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 219,777 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 219,713 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 216,560 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 216,488 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 201,573 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 201,561 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 191,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 174,808 miles

child seat fitted not allowing me 2 check all adult belts

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 161,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 143,056 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 143,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 127,608 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 127,602 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 115,878 miles

Engine under tray missing from under side of vehicle.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Glow plug warning lamp flashing during test.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 115,878 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine under tray missing from under side of vehicle.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Glow plug warning lamp flashing during test.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 99,107 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Corrosion around power steering pipe feral from header tank.

Heavy corrision on rear disc braking surface.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 99,107 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges.

Corrosion around power steering pipe feral from header tank.

Heavy corrision on rear disc braking surface.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,652 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 82,652 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 66,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,296 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 PZR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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