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LR59 FDC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,862 mi
Last recorded91,862 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 FDC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,862 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 91,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 89,562 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 89,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,625 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 88,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,013 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 73,878 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,339 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,516 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 53,515 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,537 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inboard edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,127 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,127 miles

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

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

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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LR59 FDC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR59 FDC, 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 LR59 FDC registered?

LR59 FDC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is LR59 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 FDC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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