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RV56 MPE

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,411 mi
Last recorded102,411 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 102,411 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 102,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,403 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,177 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,792 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,116 miles

corrosion in centre exhaust pipe.

engine & under covers fitted

muddy under rear wings areas

n/s/f headlamp dip light slightly dim.

surface rust in front & rear subframes & suspension areas

Fail 30 Nov 2015 89,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in centre exhaust pipe.

engine & under covers fitted

muddy under rear wings areas

n/s/f headlamp dip light slightly dim.

surface rust in front & rear subframes & suspension areas

Fail 18 Nov 2014 83,269 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,269 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,441 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,503 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,118 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 MPE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MPE, 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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RV56 MPE is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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