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RV06 PHF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,568 mi
Last recorded175,568 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 PHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 175,568 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 175,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine light on

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 161,493 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 137,590 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 137,023 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,310 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 103,925 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,087 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,874 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 80,176 miles

play in ns lower swivel

Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 39,320 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 PHF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV06 PHF, 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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What year was RV06 PHF registered?

RV06 PHF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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