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YP09 RUC

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,392 mi
Last recorded160,392 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 RUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 160,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 152,154 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 152,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 141,104 miles

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)

oil light on,ok for test,,,,,oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 126,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 113,393 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 113,248 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover rubbing a/c pipe requires att=======

Pass 9 Jul 2012 66,342 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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YP09 RUC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YP09 RUC, 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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YP09 RUC is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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