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AP55 RZB

2006 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,323 mi
Last recorded114,323 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo 15984,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 RZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 114,323 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 105,643 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 105,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 102,651 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides-cords exposed inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,346 miles

corrosion to discs

exhaust corroded

signs of vehicle having been stood up a while

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,433 miles

rear tyres wearing on edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,380 miles

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

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

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

off side front jacking point missing

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 61,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,069 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,067 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 17,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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AP55 RZB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP55 RZB, 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 AP55 RZB registered?

AP55 RZB is a 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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