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MW10 RWU

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 RWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 144,043 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 144,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 129,854 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 129,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,572 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 123,489 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

binding to nearside rear brake

offside and nearside upper front wishbone front bushes worn

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,134 miles

all tyres close to legal limit, rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight binding to nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,805 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 91,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 75,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,529 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

front brake discs slightly pitted

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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MW10 RWU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MW10 RWU, 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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What year was MW10 RWU registered?

MW10 RWU is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 July 2010.

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