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RV56 LTZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,240 mi
Last recorded136,240 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LTZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 136,240 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 136,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear top mount

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 123,933 miles

nearside rear lower bush slightly worn

Fail 23 Nov 2020 123,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear lower bush slightly worn

Pass 2 Dec 2019 116,880 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 116,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle split (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 108,144 miles

lower gear / box mount worn

Fail 3 Dec 2018 108,144 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

lower gear / box mount worn

Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,406 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 101,406 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,860 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 85,433 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 85,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,737 miles

noise from auxcillary belt area

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,846 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,614 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,613 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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RV56 LTZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV56 LTZ, 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 RV56 LTZ registered?

RV56 LTZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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