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RV09 XPN

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,750 mi
Last recorded125,750 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 XPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,750 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,975 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 118,975 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,451 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,450 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,563 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 98,563 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,790 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 83,790 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 73,524 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2015 73,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,425 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 XPN is a 2009 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 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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

RV09 XPN is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is RV09 XPN safe to buy?

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