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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at front calipers and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear heavily corroded (undertrays fitted) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heatshield loose
underside corroded inc all inner wing areas
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at front calipers and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear heavily corroded (undertrays fitted) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
heatshield loose
underside corroded inc all inner wing areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside corroded
undertrays/sill covers fitted
various suspension bushes deteriorated
various suspension components heavily corroded inc front and rear subframes, all rear arms etc
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside corroded
undertrays/sill covers fitted
various suspension bushes deteriorated
various suspension components heavily corroded inc front and rear subframes, all rear arms etc
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear seat back rest not locking - not part off seat belt
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
subframes corroded slightly
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (undertray and side covers fitted) and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear except o/s/r lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner/outer sills (covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion both rear inner wings
slight corrosion brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (undertray and side covers fitted) and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear except o/s/r lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner/outer sills (covers fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion both rear inner wings
slight corrosion brake discs
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and n/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
shock absorbers corroded
slight corrosion sill/rear shock mount areas
slight wear/deterioration in suspension bushes
Brake cable damaged both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and n/s lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet safety catch seizing
shock absorbers corroded
slight corrosion sill/rear shock mount areas
slight wear/deterioration in suspension bushes
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both sub frames rusty and most suspension rusty and deteriorating inc bushes
slight corrosion both sills ( sill covers fitted not full inspected )
slight wear rear brakes
Central Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
COOLANT LOW
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all 4 tyres cracking
both front tyres worn inner edges n/s low in tread and both outer sidewalls kerb damage
both sub frames rusty and most suspension rusty and deteriorating inc bushes
slight corrosion both sills ( sill covers fitted not full inspected )
slight wear rear brakes
Offside Front tyre small cut outer sidewall 235/40/19
all 4 tyres worn more on inner edges 235/40/19
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slight deterioration
slight corrosion both sub frames and suspension arms
slight wear and corrosion rear brake discs
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
exhaust tail pipe poor
may be slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
exhaust tail pipe poor
may be slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge
Exhaust back box corroded
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively almost to excess (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust back box corroded
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively almost to excess (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm approx (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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HJ12 RVA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 72,040 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 HJ12 RVA, 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 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HJ12 RVA is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2012.
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