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OY61 YBM

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,152 mi
Last recorded55,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 YBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 55,152 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 55,143 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded and fouling rear bumper

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,048 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 49,048 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,117 miles

o/s/f tyre has a nail intread

Fail 20 Oct 2015 39,094 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% + worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes have a slight bind

o/s/f tyre has a nail intread

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise bonnet release broken behind grill

advise both front tyres worn on inside edges

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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OY61 YBM is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OY61 YBM, 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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OY61 YBM is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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