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DS11 LHD

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,398 mi
Last recorded154,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 LHD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 154,398 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 150,797 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Disc corroded

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

Under the vehicle general Muddy & Corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 141,547 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 141,535 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,628 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 128,607 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sidelights (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 115,968 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 99,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,547 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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DS11 LHD is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS11 LHD, 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 DS11 LHD registered?

DS11 LHD is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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