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144,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH rear inner arches corroding
BOTH rear tyres wearing low & at outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
air intake pipe cracked/slight leak
coolant level at minimum
rear exhaust mount broken from exhaust
secondary bonnet release lever broken but working
stone chips in windscreen
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured lower spring mount broken from shocker (5.3.1 (b) (i))
BOTH rear inner arches corroding
BOTH rear tyres wearing low & at outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
air intake pipe cracked/slight leak
coolant level at minimum
rear exhaust mount broken from exhaust
secondary bonnet release lever broken but working
stone chips in windscreen
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/inner sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber lower spring cup detaching (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside dip beam light intensity slightly reduced
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside dip beam light intensity slightly reduced
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn inner edges 235/40x19
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
front subframe corroded
heat shield insecure
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm centre 235/40zr19 y xl (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust corroded
front subframe corroded
heat shield insecure
under tray fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RK10 XRD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 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 RK10 XRD, 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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RK10 XRD is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 June 2010.
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