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YG11 ZDN

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,282 mi
Last recorded103,282 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 ZDN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 103,282 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,969 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 80,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,504 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 76,504 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm of tread + nail

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm of tread

Oil leak Engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,373 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,373 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 53,407 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 43,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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YG11 ZDN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YG11 ZDN, 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 YG11 ZDN registered?

YG11 ZDN is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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