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RV10 DDX

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,878 mi
Last recorded142,878 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 DDX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 142,878 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rack arm slight play

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 142,877 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rack arm slight play

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 130,990 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel been repaired but still showing crack

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 124,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2019 124,899 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 118,949 miles

chip in windscreen

glow plug warning light on

n/s/r tyre valve slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 16 Dec 2017 118,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in windscreen

glow plug warning light on

n/s/r tyre valve slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2017 115,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 111,614 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,151 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,897 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 96,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,833 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes rise and fall unevenly.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 89,780 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RV10 DDX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 85,381 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 RV10 DDX, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV10 DDX is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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