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ML61 VDC

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,639 mi
Last recorded100,639 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 VDC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 100,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2020 92,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,768 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 88,727 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 84,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,784 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,323 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 70,323 miles

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

Clutch faulty

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,694 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 47,694 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,776 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 38,775 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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ML61 VDC is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ML61 VDC, 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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What year was ML61 VDC registered?

ML61 VDC is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is ML61 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 VDC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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