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RV61 XPY

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,304 mi
Last recorded48,304 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 XPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 45,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 42,092 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,883 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 31,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seen when raised (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,714 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 16 Sep 2016 26,714 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lower wheel arch guard (4.1.D.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 21,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and has nail in tread

offside front tyre has nail in tread

unable to clearly view brake pads

Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,035 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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RV61 XPY is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 RV61 XPY, 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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What year was RV61 XPY registered?

RV61 XPY is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is RV61 XPY safe to buy?

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