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RV56 LUE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,390 mi
Last recorded91,390 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LUE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,752 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 82,752 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,252 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,518 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,245 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 50,558 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,718 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,552 miles

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

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)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 3 Oct 2012 37,552 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,221 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,174 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,532 miles

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

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

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 LUE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LUE, 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 LUE registered?

RV56 LUE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is RV56 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 LUE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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