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SD06 RZN

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

221,911 mi
Last recorded221,911 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 RZN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 221,911 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 221,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 217,692 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 217,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 204,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 176,109 miles

front subframe showing signs of corrosion, nearside rear handbrake arm has little movement, both rear tyres near limit, rear discs corroded and close to failure

Fail 29 Apr 2013 176,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front subframe showing signs of corrosion, nearside rear handbrake arm has little movement, both rear tyres near limit, rear discs corroded and close to failure

Pass 21 Apr 2012 169,466 miles

off side front wheel rim is damaged, off side steering arm isworn, near side front lower ball joint is worn, off side front lower ball joint is worn, chip in screen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 137,524 miles

offside rear tyre low, nearside rear shocker weak, front subframe corroded, nearside rear parking brake slow to grab

Fail 13 Apr 2011 136,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low, nearside rear shocker weak, front subframe corroded, nearside rear parking brake slow to grab

Pass 12 May 2010 109,690 miles

power steering pump noisy, power steering leak

Fail 11 May 2010 109,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pump noisy, power steering leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,589 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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SD06 RZN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SD06 RZN, 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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SD06 RZN is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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