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LJ09 PXY

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 PXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 98,019 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,412 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 82,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,544 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 75,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,647 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,238 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,655 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 42,653 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 37,697 miles

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

slight black smoke

Fail 7 May 2015 37,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight black smoke

Pass 14 May 2014 32,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 26,864 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,945 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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LJ09 PXY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJ09 PXY, 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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What year was LJ09 PXY registered?

LJ09 PXY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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The MOT history for LJ09 PXY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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