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RO61 JXG

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,559 mi
Last recorded81,559 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 JXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,984 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,375 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 76,267 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding/deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,376 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant on level minimum

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2020 73,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,862 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

slight corrosion in front subframe

slight corrosion in rear exhaust box outer casing

Fail 18 Oct 2017 62,858 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edges

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

slight corrosion in front subframe

slight corrosion in rear exhaust box outer casing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,158 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside inner tail light not working

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 49,518 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RO61 JXG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RO61 JXG, 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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What year was RO61 JXG registered?

RO61 JXG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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