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OIG 1187

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,187 mi
Last recorded140,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 1187
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 140,187 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 140,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 131,221 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

side lights do not work with ign off only with ing on

Fail 13 Jan 2025 131,221 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

side lights do not work with ign off only with ing on

Pass 19 Jan 2024 119,164 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 119,164 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 104,269 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,826 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,434 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 70,574 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 55,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

offside rear tailbox corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 40,524 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 40,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle both (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 38,549 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 32,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,837 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,743 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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OIG 1187 is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OIG 1187, 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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What year was OIG 1187 registered?

OIG 1187 is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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