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RF61 CFG

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,482 mi
Last recorded173,482 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 CFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 173,482 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 9 Oct 2023 170,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 170,715 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 166,734 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion throughout under side

Fail 28 Sep 2022 166,732 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

surface corrosion throughout under side

Pass 27 Sep 2021 162,505 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 159,187 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 159,182 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 153,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 146,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 140,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 132,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,433 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 84,430 miles

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

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

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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RF61 CFG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF61 CFG, 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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RF61 CFG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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