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R30 TAW

2013 Alfa Romeo 159

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,356 mi
Last recorded122,356 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 TAW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 122,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2025 225,089 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 225,089 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 112,071 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 112,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 218,131 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 207,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 207,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole in sill with in 30cm of suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rust hole in sill with in 30cm of suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam to low and to far to the right (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint has free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,459 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 199,552 miles

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 199,551 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,256 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 189,660 miles

Center pipe and fuel tank heat shields loose

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Front Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bolt missing out of front abs sensor, sensor is secure.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 189,653 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 from chassis plate (8.2.2.2 (a))

Center pipe and fuel tank heat shields loose

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Front Both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bolt missing out of front abs sensor, sensor is secure.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 79,572 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 172,594 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 171,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,636 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 145,165 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 145,159 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,918 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 67,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 119,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 56,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake dragging

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake dragging

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,025 miles

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,152 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 29,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,226 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,493 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre damaged on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,181 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,718 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R30 TAW is a 2013 Alfa Romeo 159 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R30 TAW, 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 13 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R30 TAW is a 2013 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 February 2013.

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