MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and rear arms under sealed, slight corrosion visible (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake has little reserve travel
parking brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear brakes binding slightly
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
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NH09 LWD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 NH09 LWD, 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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What year was NH09 LWD registered?
NH09 LWD is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 March 2009.
Is NH09 LWD safe to buy?
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