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HV11 HBG

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 HBG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 126,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

personal property in back seats could not check seat belts

Fail 2 Sep 2022 126,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

personal property in back seats could not check seat belts

Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 91,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,258 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 84,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 79,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer cover corroding away

Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,401 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

exhaust rear silencer outer cover corroding away

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrision rear exhaust box

Fail 24 Mar 2014 34,029 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrision rear exhaust box

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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HV11 HBG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV11 HBG, 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.

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HV11 HBG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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