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SL61 ODM

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,733 mi
Last recorded107,733 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 ODM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 107,733 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 106,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,403 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,281 miles

oil on engine

oil on gear box

Nearside Front tyre, slight wear to edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge, worn to 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting corroded/unbonding (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 101,281 miles

Nearside Front tyre, slight wear to edges

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge, worn to 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting corroded/unbonding (5.3.2 (c))

oil on engine

oil on gear box

Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,903 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 92,901 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,201 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 84,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 74,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,077 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,705 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,212 miles

advise front near side tyre 3mm offside rear 3mm

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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SL61 ODM is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SL61 ODM, 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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SL61 ODM is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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