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LT09 TYP

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,663 mi
Last recorded101,663 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 TYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 101,663 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,452 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,018 miles

inboard edge of the offside rear tyre is worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,879 miles

Low emittor detected.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LT09 TYP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT09 TYP, 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 LT09 TYP registered?

LT09 TYP is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LT09 TYP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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