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RV56 OUM

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 OUM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 103,717 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,717 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,821 miles

Feul filler cover sticking

Bonnet can't be opened with handle

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 19 Oct 2009 68,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OUM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

RV56 OUM is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is RV56 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 OUM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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