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RK56 SWZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,160 mi
Last recorded129,160 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 SWZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 129,160 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 121,199 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,873 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 92,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 67,165 miles

1 led out on high leavel brake light

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,165 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

1 led out on high leavel brake light

Oil leak

parking brake just made performance o/s/r

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

rear inner brake pads pos look to be getting 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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RK56 SWZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK56 SWZ, 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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RK56 SWZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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