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TL99 RDN

2005 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257,445 mi
Last recorded257,445 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo 159100,823 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL99 RDN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 257,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 5 Oct 2020 255,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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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TL99 RDN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 100,823 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 TL99 RDN, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TL99 RDN registered?

TL99 RDN is a 2005 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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