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ML61 VDF

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,819 mi
Last recorded102,819 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 VDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,819 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,000 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 98,989 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,289 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 95,287 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,036 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 82,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,244 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Fail 22 Nov 2016 64,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,633 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 36,680 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDF is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

ML61 VDF is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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The MOT history for ML61 VDF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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