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LR09 OXJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,588 mi
Last recorded75,588 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 OXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 75,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 75,229 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to brake calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms and rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 69,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 65,955 miles

light corrosion suspension

rear pads getting low

slight wear all brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,424 miles

Nearside Rear brake very slight binding

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,831 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,568 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,240 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight corrosion on all brake discs

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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LR09 OXJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LR09 OXJ, 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 LR09 OXJ registered?

LR09 OXJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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