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RV59 DPZ

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,921 mi
Last recorded97,921 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 DPZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,921 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,919 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,468 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 85,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 71,485 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 60,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,400 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,797 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,033 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 33,623 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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RV59 DPZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RV59 DPZ, 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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What year was RV59 DPZ registered?

RV59 DPZ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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The MOT history for RV59 DPZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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