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Nearside Rear Advise shock absorber corroded lower spring cup
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure Headlamp mount broken/loose (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread worn in centre of tread and shallow cut exposing cords! (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Advise shock absorber corroded lower spring cup
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded/split rubbing on body. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise disc's corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded/split rubbing on body. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear heat shield/outer skin of silencer corroded and loose rubbing on body (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (No tread) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (No tread) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (No tread) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (No tread) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
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MF12 MFN is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MF12 MFN, 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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MF12 MFN is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 March 2012.
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