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RV56 OSZ

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,089 mi
Last recorded158,089 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OSZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 158,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 147,585 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 18 Sep 2015 137,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 129,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,162 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 118,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,120 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,584 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,531 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OSZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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