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M888 DLT

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,982 mi
Last recorded107,982 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 DLT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 107,982 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 107,982 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,360 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,931 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2017 90,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,707 miles

Emissions too low to register a reading.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Slight bind on both rear wheels

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,220 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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M888 DLT is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 85,381 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 M888 DLT, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M888 DLT is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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