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DE57 JJF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,271 mi
Last recorded137,271 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 JJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 137,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 129,162 miles

rear tyres have wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2018 114,499 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 114,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,669 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,171 miles

EMISSIONS NOT TRIGGERING DSM

TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER SHOULDERS

Pass 24 Oct 2015 78,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Noticeable pull to nearside under braking

Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 55,838 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,319 miles

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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DE57 JJF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE57 JJF, 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 18 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 DE57 JJF registered?

DE57 JJF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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The MOT history for DE57 JJF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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