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GJ09 RZZ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,419 mi
Last recorded153,419 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 RZZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 153,419 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen cracked not effecting drivers view

Pass 8 Jan 2022 138,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 133,796 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 133,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,168 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 127,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,Nail in o/s/f tyre tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 101,194 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 101,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

235/45 ZR18 98Y PIRELLI P-ZERO

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 86,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45ZR18 98Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,396 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,514 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,446 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,115 miles

Nearside 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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GJ09 RZZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GJ09 RZZ, 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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GJ09 RZZ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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