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RV11 OLB

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,260 mi
Last recorded146,260 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 OLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 146,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Smell of diesel under bonnet, unable to find leak at time of test.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 130,075 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,074 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour in wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,843 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 103,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,896 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,010 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges, possible alignment issue

Fail 8 Jul 2016 77,010 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges, possible alignment issue

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,705 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,705 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,854 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 61,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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 OLB is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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