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GJ59 FYN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,060 mi
Last recorded91,060 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 FYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 91,060 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 91,060 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,294 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 79,196 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,808 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 68,451 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,606 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 52,111 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 35,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,086 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,516 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,141 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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GJ59 FYN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ59 FYN, 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 GJ59 FYN registered?

GJ59 FYN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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