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DG58 BJK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,128 mi
Last recorded156,128 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 BJK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 156,128 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 153,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive heat sheild loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 153,846 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive heat sheild loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,641 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 123,964 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 123,958 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,228 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 110,944 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,060 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 108,045 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,411 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,928 miles

Advise nearside rear bumper damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 76,928 miles

Advise nearside rear bumper damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted limiting inspection

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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DG58 BJK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DG58 BJK, 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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DG58 BJK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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