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Alfa Romeo 159

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,910 cc

L27 RBEMOT history

L27 RBE is a grey diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 27 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
141,870 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 RBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 RBE was last recorded at 141,870 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 6,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,760 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,110 miles
Average per year
9,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,870 miles
  • 2024 – 135,760 miles
  • 2023 – 133,669 miles
  • 2022 – 124,308 miles
  • 2021 – 113,221 miles
  • 2019 – 106,110 miles
  • 2018 – 90,795 miles
  • 2017 – 74,166 miles
  • 2016 – 58,168 miles
  • 2015 – 42,495 miles
  • 2014 – 27,306 miles
  • 2013 – 17,577 miles
  • 2012 – 14,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,870 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,870 miles (+6,110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,870 miles
    Test number
    184408893917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,760 miles
    Test number
    566777400176
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail135,760 miles (+2,091)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,760 miles
    Test number
    958353810972
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass133,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,669 miles
    Test number
    199083876719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,669 miles (+9,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,669 miles
    Test number
    700764398411
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass124,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,308 miles
    Test number
    604532086190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,303 miles (+11,082)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,303 miles
    Test number
    278900711171
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  8. Pass113,221 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,221 miles
    Test number
    295951565832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,110 miles (+15,315)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    251202779630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,795 miles (+16,629)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,795 miles
    Test number
    476728438955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,166 miles (+15,998)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,166 miles
    Test number
    581666366539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,168 miles (+15,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    893416205747
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 4 x tyres (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass42,495 miles (+15,189)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    337508125150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,306 miles (+9,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,306 miles
    Test number
    897110734167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,577 miles (+2,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,577 miles
    Test number
    876935793012
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass14,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    14,710 miles
    Test number
    336877502117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 RBE

Does L27 RBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L27 RBE expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L27 RBE?
The MOT on L27 RBE expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L27 RBE done?
L27 RBE was recorded at 141,870 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 9,819 miles a year.
Has L27 RBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 RBE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 RBE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L27 RBE find?
L27 RBE passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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