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OU61 XDB

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,403 mi
Last recorded170,403 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 XDB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 170,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake performance poor both sides

Rear Axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Dec 2021 169,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 163,031 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake Result: Brake efficiency 16%

Rear Anti-roll bar: slightly displaced to ns

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides sufficient washer liquid at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

minor oil leak / weep

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 26 Nov 2020 162,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced suspect incorrectly located / faulty / bulb (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake Result: Brake efficiency 16%

Rear Anti-roll bar: slightly displaced to ns

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides sufficient washer liquid at time of inspection

minor corrosion to some underbody components / panels

minor oil leak / weep

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 17 Dec 2019 156,501 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 148,717 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 148,712 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 141,850 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 141,850 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT and REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 132,934 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 132,553 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,150 miles

Coolant leak

Front coolant level below minimum

Nearside Rear tyre nail

nil diesel emissions

Fail 15 Sep 2015 117,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front coolant level below minimum

Nearside Rear tyre nail

nil diesel emissions

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,413 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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OU61 XDB is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU61 XDB, 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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OU61 XDB is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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