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RV58 DWL

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,948 mi
Last recorded130,948 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 DWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 130,948 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 130,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 126,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from underside of turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 126,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from underside of turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 116,366 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 116,358 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 109,418 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 104,134 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 104,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 97,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,037 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside tracking out, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside tracking out, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,663 miles

nearside lower arm back bush starting to split

offside lower arm back bush starting to split

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,494 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,196 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,935 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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RV58 DWL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV58 DWL, 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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RV58 DWL is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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