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RV09 DJK

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 DJK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 131,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling abs sensor wire which is incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,119 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 98,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective diff/gearbox mounting bracket missing ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin in side low low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,879 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,704 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,733 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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RV09 DJK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV09 DJK, 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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RV09 DJK is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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