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RJ11 NYB

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,269 mi
Last recorded119,269 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 NYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 119,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,317 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side and near side front tyres badly worn on inner edges and inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 109,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side and near side front tyres badly worn on inner edges and inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,622 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides worn & showing corrosion to the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,631 miles

Bonnet latch release lever broken

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,217 miles

Front undertray damaged and partially insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2020 92,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front undertray damaged and partially insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2019 86,165 miles

oil light flashing on dash

Pass 5 May 2018 80,863 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 80,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,519 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 67,519 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 58,893 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,080 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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RJ11 NYB is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RJ11 NYB, 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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RJ11 NYB is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 August 2011.

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