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RV06 AVT

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,214 mi
Last recorded134,214 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 AVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 134,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 129,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 122,218 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 122,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,518 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 114,518 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 108,585 miles

adjusted internal head light switch

engine covers fitted

removed items from drivers veiw

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,015 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake sticking

Fail 22 Aug 2014 103,015 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake sticking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 69,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 62,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,737 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 60,736 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 49,897 miles

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

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

Particulate filter trap fitted, therefore no imissions recorded.

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 AVT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV06 AVT, 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 AVT is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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