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RJ10 SFO

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,618 mi
Last recorded183,618 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ10 SFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 183,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 166,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rusty nearside + offside outer sills

rusty underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2022 157,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 157,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Checked with internal adjuster on 0. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Checked with internal adjuster on 0. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bad inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 140,769 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,922 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 114,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,310 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,302 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 90,301 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake binding on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,803 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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RJ10 SFO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ10 SFO, 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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RJ10 SFO is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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