MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer has two corroded mountings. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted with rotation writing, arrow and obvious tread pattern facing wrong way. (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted with rotation writing, arrow and obvious tread pattern facing wrong way. (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe to caliper union leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front flexible brake hoses are routed through a metal bracket with no secure protection to prevent flexy brake hose damage. Strong Advise.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded on braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Both rear exhaust mounts are partly corroded through. Strong Advise. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front sill damaged
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front sill damaged
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Oil leak gearbox area ()
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
engine cover obscuring some items
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine cover obscuring some items
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
engine cover and under cover fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
engine cover and under cover fitted
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
nsf seal/ jacking point damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
car due service, inner surface of front brake discs scored.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J70 VTS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.
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 J70 VTS, 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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J70 VTS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 January 2011.
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