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J33 DRC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,653 mi
Last recorded95,653 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 DRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 95,653 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 95,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,064 miles

Front wheel arch liners slightly loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

petrol smell at rear but no leaks visable.

Fail 13 Mar 2024 91,036 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front wheel arch liners slightly loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

petrol smell at rear but no leaks visable.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,650 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 86,396 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 78,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 78,201 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,578 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,115 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,817 miles

front tyres starting to get low on inner edges.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 62,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres starting to get low on inner edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,168 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 52,169 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,702 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,723 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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J33 DRC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J33 DRC, 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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J33 DRC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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