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FG61 OCZ

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,102 mi
Last recorded111,102 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 OCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 111,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,842 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in /cut is less than 25mm long

Fail 31 Jan 2020 109,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is wearing

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in /cut is less than 25mm long

Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,563 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 102,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 86,439 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,487 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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FG61 OCZ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,419 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 FG61 OCZ, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG61 OCZ registered?

FG61 OCZ is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FG61 OCZ safe to buy?

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