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LG61 ZGW

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,170 mi
Last recorded50,170 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 ZGW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 50,170 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 49,225 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 47,788 miles

slight deterioration in suspension bushes, suspect creak from offside upper arm

Pass 17 Oct 2023 46,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,553 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 39,208 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,867 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres slightly worn

front brakes worn/slight corrosion inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2019 28,652 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 24,770 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 24,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 19,212 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 12,868 miles

petrol flap sticking

screenwash top missing

Pass 14 Dec 2015 7,203 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre on shoulder

Pass 28 Nov 2014 4,251 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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LG61 ZGW is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LG61 ZGW, 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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LG61 ZGW is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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