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RJ11 PLX

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,337 mi
Last recorded143,337 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ11 PLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,337 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 143,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,930 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 134,918 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,455 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,143 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 112,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 102,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Device under wheel arch broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,089 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 96,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,730 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also damage to inner rim protector (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,537 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 40,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,410 miles

Nearside 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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RJ11 PLX is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,956cc 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 PLX, 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 PLX is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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