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BJ61 FCG

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,187 mi
Last recorded27,187 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 FCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 27,187 miles

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 26,935 miles

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

slight under body (surface rust) present

Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,931 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 25,706 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 25,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,348 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 25 Oct 2017 23,348 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Oct 2016 21,352 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge and worn to limit change soon

corrosion on inside of o/s/f disc

o/s/r tyre worn to limit change soon

Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,293 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,467 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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BJ61 FCG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ61 FCG, 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 BJ61 FCG registered?

BJ61 FCG is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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