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RV56 MJF

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,233 mi
Last recorded68,233 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 MJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,233 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 68,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,544 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 59,544 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,528 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,652 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,537 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,809 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 MJF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

RV56 MJF is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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