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SP56 RZG

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,595 mi
Last recorded122,595 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 RZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 122,595 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 118,486 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 116,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,748 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2019 110,748 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 106,672 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 97,284 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,852 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,852 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,298 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 83,298 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,586 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,256 miles

offside front wheel noise

Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,256 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheel noise

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,887 miles

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

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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SP56 RZG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP56 RZG, 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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SP56 RZG is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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