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MT09 NJJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

256,145 mi
Last recorded256,145 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 NJJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 256,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 235,529 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2019 235,529 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2018 141,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

washer jets deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2018 141,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

washer jets deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2017 133,269 miles

Nearside Front washer jets

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 8 Dec 2017 133,270 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front washer jets

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin

Offside Front fog lamp not working

engine coolant level low

engine oil level very low

Pass 9 Dec 2016 120,407 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short brake pad wire (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 120,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short brake pad wire (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 101,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,823 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 54,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MT09 NJJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT09 NJJ, 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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MT09 NJJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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