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LJ59 PXM

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,327 mi
Last recorded174,327 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 PXM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 174,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 148,716 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 148,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 137,678 miles

Both Front tyres worn Inner edge

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 19 Aug 2022 137,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front tyres worn Inner edge

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,497 miles

Both Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Gearbox mount defective

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,783 miles

Engine Mount Has Slight Play Rear Lower

Pass 1 Aug 2019 118,684 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 118,673 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,146 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,894 miles

noise from n/s/f wheel

Fail 2 Sep 2016 87,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

noise from n/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,022 miles

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,684 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 27,305 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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LJ59 PXM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc 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 LJ59 PXM, 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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LJ59 PXM is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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