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RV09 EOR

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,627 mi
Last recorded81,627 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 EOR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 81,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,687 miles

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

r/n/s tyre pressure was low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,190 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 70,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,154 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)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,451 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,621 miles

front inner brake discs rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,622 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 38,622 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and going out of shape

Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,402 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 EOR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV09 EOR, 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 RV09 EOR registered?

RV09 EOR is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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