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RV11 GNU

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,326 mi
Last recorded122,326 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 GNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2021 113,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/19 flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,405 miles

Advise washer bottle leaking

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 109,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge (235/40/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise washer bottle leaking

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 234/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear park brake effort low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,662 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,476 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,964 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,209 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 48,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing very badly on inner edges!

Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,149 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing very badly on inner edges!

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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RV11 GNU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,419 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 RV11 GNU, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RV11 GNU is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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