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SM60 OGS

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,218 mi
Last recorded137,218 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 OGS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 137,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 129,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 121,000 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 121,000 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,002 miles

Offside Rear cable bracket insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2019 102,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure suspension arm nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear cable bracket insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,089 miles

Macpherson strut upper attachment corroded

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 86,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Macpherson strut upper attachment corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,601 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 73,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,364 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,942 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,163 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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SM60 OGS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM60 OGS, 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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SM60 OGS is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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