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RV59 DXO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,658 mi
Last recorded116,658 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 DXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,658 miles

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))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 116,655 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,591 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 109,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions just passed

Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 96,930 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 96,904 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 83,439 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 83,089 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,961 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,654 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,396 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 61,276 miles

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.

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 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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What year was RV59 DXO registered?

RV59 DXO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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