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RJ56 RKK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,013 mi
Last recorded138,013 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 RKK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 138,013 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 138,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 132,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 22 Oct 2019 132,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2018 127,609 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 3mm Also Heavily Worn Inner & Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,776 miles

(advice) offside rear inner side lamp not working

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear facing) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wor very low (strong advice) (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) nearside rear tyre worn very low +has a two nails (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,158 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,205 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise exhaust dpf missing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 91,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,622 miles

2 front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Nov 2009 71,403 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 RKK 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 80%.

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 RKK, 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 RKK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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