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SL09 NXO

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,613 mi
Last recorded104,613 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 104,613 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the underside of the vehicle and its suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 13 May 2019 104,613 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

the underside of the vehicle and its suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 95,753 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 95,752 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 86,438 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 86,413 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2016 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 78,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,249 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2013 67,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,274 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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SL09 NXO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SL09 NXO, 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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SL09 NXO is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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