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M50 RVS

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,498 mi
Last recorded201,498 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 RVS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 201,498 miles

washer leaking by pump

Fail 30 May 2019 201,481 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

washer leaking by pump

Pass 19 Apr 2018 172,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 150,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 149,749 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 149,749 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 143,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear gearbox mounting splitting

rear lower engine mounting splitting

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,308 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,522 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 82,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front offside wheel arch liner partially insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,024 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

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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M50 RVS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M50 RVS, 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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M50 RVS is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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