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NL60 YHN

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,692 mi
Last recorded117,692 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL60 YHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 117,692 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess sway mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

surface corrsion to rear suspension arms

Pass 23 Aug 2022 89,942 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 89,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,537 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 74,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 51,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,612 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 37,743 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,267 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,567 miles

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

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

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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NL60 YHN is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL60 YHN, 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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NL60 YHN is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 September 2010.

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