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LS11 YCR

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,862 mi
Last recorded135,862 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 YCR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 135,862 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2024 128,180 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion rear suspension components eg arms, subframe

Pass 28 Dec 2023 116,408 miles

Nearside dipped beam out put slightly low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also close to wear limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components deteriorated slightly

tailgate striker plate loose but still opening/closing

Pass 29 Dec 2022 107,520 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres cracking round sidewalls

most suspension corroded and deteriorating

slight oil leak at op of engine above gear box

Fail 28 Dec 2022 107,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear hanging off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner cv boot pin hole letting out grease

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres cracking round sidewalls

most suspension corroded and deteriorating

slight oil leak at op of engine above gear box

Pass 30 Dec 2021 102,737 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and tail pipe poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion suspension components eg springs, shocks, arms

Pass 30 Dec 2020 98,072 miles

battery tray missing bolts

handbrake slightly long

n/s headlamp out put reduced slightly

slight corrosion springs/shocks

Fail 29 Dec 2020 98,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall and inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

battery tray missing bolts

handbrake slightly long

n/s headlamp out put reduced slightly

slight corrosion springs/shocks

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,482 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,514 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,854 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,326 miles

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 27 Mar 2014 33,710 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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LS11 YCR is a 2011 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 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,419 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 LS11 YCR, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS11 YCR is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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