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GJ09 AMV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,895 mi
Last recorded145,895 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 AMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 145,895 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 145,888 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 88,256 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,139 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 125,121 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 123,589 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 123,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 122,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 120,531 miles

Offside washer jet barely produces any fluid, however, the nearside washer jet provides just enough to clear the screen, it is recomended that this be rectified as soon as possible.

Offside wiper smearing slightly

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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GJ09 AMV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ09 AMV, 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 GJ09 AMV registered?

GJ09 AMV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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