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YH11 ULA

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,500 mi
Last recorded118,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 ULA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,326 miles

Both rear handbrake cables splitting on outer part

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 93,500 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 79,610 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,610 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 64,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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YH11 ULA is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YH11 ULA, 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 YH11 ULA registered?

YH11 ULA is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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