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RV56 OUK

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OUK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,157 miles

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

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

nearside rear quarter and nearside rear door damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,157 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear quarter and nearside rear door damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,154 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 101,154 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm *2///// (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner steering rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 93,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,208 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight judder front brakes

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,545 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 OUK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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