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RV09 XRB

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,058 mi
Last recorded146,058 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 XRB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 146,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front different type of bushes fitted to lower arms - 1 powerflex and 1 std

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills at rear - full length sill trims fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

underside and suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2022 139,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak pipe rear of engine/ radiator ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

corrosion suspension components eg rear subframe, arms etc

corrosion underside, rear sill area, borderline

slight corrosion rear disc

Fail 11 Oct 2022 139,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion suspension components eg rear subframe, arms etc

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak pipe rear of engine/ radiator ()

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside, rear sill area, borderline

handbrake cables deteriorated

slight corrosion rear disc

Pass 14 Oct 2021 130,619 miles

Offside handbrake reading slightly low

handbrake cables deteriorated

handbrake travel slightly long

slight corrosion suspension components

wear in both rear caliper handbrake levers

Fail 7 Oct 2021 130,616 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking hp pump to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside handbrake reading slightly low

handbrake cables deteriorated

handbrake travel slightly long

slight corrosion suspension components

wear in both rear caliper handbrake levers

Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 117,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 116,167 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,311 miles

Eng man light on

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 104,991 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Fail 16 Sep 2016 104,991 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,495 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 90,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,767 miles

engine mil warning light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2013 66,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine mil warning light on

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XRB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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