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N29 ADK

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,426 mi
Last recorded135,426 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 ADK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 135,426 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframe and suspension but not excessive

excessive play at inner track rod behind steering gaitor.

fuel tank heat shield fixings missing.

major oil wetness at engine milti.

no reserve travel to park brake lever

ns wind screen washer little effort

osf anti roll bar link has play

osf lower ball joint has minor play

primary and secondary bonnet catch has corrosion.

Fail 28 Apr 2026 135,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear subframe and suspension but not excessive

excessive play at inner track rod behind steering gaitor.

fuel tank heat shield fixings missing.

major oil wetness at engine milti.

no reserve travel to park brake lever

ns wind screen washer little effort

osf anti roll bar link has play

osf lower ball joint has minor play

primary and secondary bonnet catch has corrosion.

Pass 15 May 2025 131,792 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 131,791 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2024 126,171 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 126,169 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 121,425 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 121,375 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,209 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,676 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box corroded

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,597 miles

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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N29 ADK is a 2011 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 66.7%.

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 N29 ADK, 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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N29 ADK is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2011.

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