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RV56 LUZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,505 mi
Last recorded99,505 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LUZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 99,505 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,222 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 92,219 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 82,915 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 82,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,777 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,455 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 72,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,162 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,695 miles

Both rear brakes hanging on slightly

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,695 miles

Both rear brakes hanging on slightly

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 29,698 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,751 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LUZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV56 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

RV56 LUZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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