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RV06 AVO

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 AVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 116,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

park brake efficiency only just met (19%) it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 25 Jan 2019 101,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable chaffed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

park brake efficiency only just met (19%) it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,580 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,826 miles

Binding on O/S/R wheel

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure, resting on exhaust

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in general (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advanced (3.5.1i)

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

Travel on foot brake

Fail 14 Jan 2016 81,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone, both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush leading (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Binding on O/S/R wheel

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure, resting on exhaust

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in general (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advanced (3.5.1i)

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

Travel on foot brake

Pass 27 Jan 2015 73,708 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 73,386 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,723 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

freeplay o/s end of rack

surface corrosion front subframe

Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,479 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

deep cut to tread n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2012 64,479 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

deep cut to tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,435 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,435 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,094 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 42,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,037 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

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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RV06 AVO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV06 AVO, 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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RV06 AVO is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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