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YC59 XRG

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,370 mi
Last recorded107,370 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 XRG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 107,370 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 107,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,037 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 103,239 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 103,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,582 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 87,582 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,327 miles

Front subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 83,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on both sides 235/40/zr19/96y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

Geo alignment required

Pass 15 Jun 2017 80,269 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,904 miles

subframe corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/zr9/96y (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dim (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,114 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front tyres have worn unevenly on inner treads

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,619 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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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YC59 XRG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YC59 XRG, 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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YC59 XRG is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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