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RO09 XAJ

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,211 mi
Last recorded93,211 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 XAJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,211 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 93,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 67,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall cords not showing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall cords not showing

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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RO09 XAJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,393 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 RO09 XAJ, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO09 XAJ registered?

RO09 XAJ is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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