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MF59 OBJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,954 mi
Last recorded55,954 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 OBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 55,954 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 52,940 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 52,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,160 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 48,160 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 43,858 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 43,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,486 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,492 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 38,492 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

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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MF59 OBJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF59 OBJ, 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 MF59 OBJ registered?

MF59 OBJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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