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BN61 DVL

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,479 mi
Last recorded127,479 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 DVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 127,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 115,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 102,946 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 102,941 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 101,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,634 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 88,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,370 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,039 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 71,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is balding on inner edge very strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is worn close to balding on inner and outer edga strong advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads may be worn thinner strong advise change now or asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,532 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 58,527 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,537 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,494 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 20,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN61 DVL is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BN61 DVL, 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 BN61 DVL registered?

BN61 DVL is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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