MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective both rear clamps / sleeves detached corroded on the rear to middle sections (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel n/s 83 o/s 195 (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective both rear clamps / sleeves detached corroded on the rear to middle sections (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
tracking
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
tracking
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
emissions just passed
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
emissions just passed
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV59 DXO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RV59 DXO, 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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RV59 DXO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 November 2009.
Is RV59 DXO safe to buy?
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