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RV06 GRK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

87,643 mi
Last recorded87,643 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 GRK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,643 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area / power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 87,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,930 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play vibration bush weak (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play vibration bush weak (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play vibration bush weak (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play vibration bush weak (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,804 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 76,803 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,559 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 70,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,141 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 66,141 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,454 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 63,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,331 miles

exhaust corroded

front subframe corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,434 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 40,355 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,045 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,043 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,818 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 27,818 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 27,812 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 22,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,874 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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RV06 GRK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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