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LN59 WRG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,300 mi
Last recorded61,300 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 WRG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 61,300 miles

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing sightly

nearside and offside rear brake pads are wearing low inner pads

nearside front tyre is starting to get low on inner tread

Pass 15 Aug 2025 60,460 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

header bottle leaking slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,662 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Pass 31 Aug 2023 58,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 58,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,909 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 55,447 miles

Anti-freez level below minimum.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 53,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,467 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 48,928 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 48,651 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,173 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,522 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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LN59 WRG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LN59 WRG, 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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LN59 WRG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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