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YR59 WHV

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,745 mi
Last recorded76,745 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 WHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to under body suspension and steering components

Fail 7 Dec 2022 76,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear brake binding

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,495 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,714 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 69,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 63,942 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,631 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,620 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 25,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 23,263 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,543 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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YR59 WHV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR59 WHV, 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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What year was YR59 WHV registered?

YR59 WHV is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 WHV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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