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RV09 XSC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

210,760 mi
Last recorded210,760 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 XSC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 210,760 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 210,758 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 194,952 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 186,261 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 176,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 163,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 144,669 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 120,475 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 22 Aug 2014 95,628 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rattle noise coming from nearside front wheel ?

Fail 21 Aug 2014 95,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rattle noise coming from nearside front wheel ?

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,021 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,708 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 XSC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV09 XSC registered?

RV09 XSC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is RV09 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 XSC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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