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L27 RBE

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,870 mi
Last recorded141,870 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 RBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 141,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 135,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 135,760 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 133,669 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 133,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,308 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 124,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 106,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 90,795 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,166 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,168 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 x tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 42,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 27,306 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,710 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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L27 RBE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L27 RBE, 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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L27 RBE is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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