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RV56 LVX

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,748 mi
Last recorded90,748 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 90,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 87,789 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,766 miles

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

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

The Vehicle Park Brake has only just met the required efficiency it appears the Brakes require Service or Adjustment

Fail 10 Nov 2021 84,764 miles

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

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

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

The Vehicle Park Brake has only just met the required efficiency it appears the Brakes require Service or Adjustment

Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake performnace just passed at 16%

Pass 1 Nov 2019 79,811 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,054 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

damage to inner wall of n/s/r tyre

engine belly pan fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 65,702 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

damage to inner wall of n/s/r tyre

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,436 miles

childs seats fitted to n/s/f and n/s/r seat belts

engine covers and belly pans fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,747 miles

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

undertray damaged

wheel fouling brake sensor wire n/s front

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,222 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 55,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,432 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,399 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres have cuts in tread patterns

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,805 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 30,090 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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 LVX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV56 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

RV56 LVX is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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