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GJ59 FZB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,145 mi
Last recorded67,145 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 FZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,880 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,880 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,829 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,005 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 41,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 40,904 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

osf tyre wall damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,904 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

osf tyre wall damaged

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 FZB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ59 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

GJ59 FZB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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