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AF09 VLU

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,489 mi
Last recorded157,489 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 VLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 157,489 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Nearside Rear slight binding

Fail 10 Feb 2017 157,476 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Nearside Rear slight binding

Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 149,333 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 132,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,739 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,237 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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AF09 VLU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,393 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 AF09 VLU, 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 17 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 AF09 VLU registered?

AF09 VLU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is AF09 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 VLU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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