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AF59 XSB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,222 mi
Last recorded76,222 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XSB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,222 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 76,222 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,189 miles

Centre Front Item removed prior to test. (air freshner)

Rear Brakes starting to bind on slightly.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,186 miles

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

Centre Front Item removed prior to test. (air freshner)

Front Front pads close to legal limit.

Rear Brakes starting to bind on slightly.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,042 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,845 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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AF59 XSB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF59 XSB, 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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AF59 XSB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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