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204,419 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covered in oil
Nearside Front Dipped beam light output reduced
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested n/s/f caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cant open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf down to 3mm and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr worn down to 3mm and nail in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside number plate bulb out (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Hand brake just passed at 17%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
exhaust rear silencer corroded
handbrake only just met requirements
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)
exhaust system deteriorated
emissions to clean to register
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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YR10 UAJ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 85,381 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 YR10 UAJ, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YR10 UAJ is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2010.
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