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EA08 XXJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,277 mi
Last recorded78,277 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 78,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 78,228 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and End Plate. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Lower spring mount is broken. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe and related suspension components are heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,043 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

There is surface corrosion on the underside, suspension and related components commensurate with the age of the vehicle.

Pass 15 Jul 2024 73,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All rear suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,956 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 70,948 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,394 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,348 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly low on inner tread

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,545 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,100 miles

STRONG ADVISE Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on inner tread

STRONG ADVISE offside rear brake binding on-Advise further attention

offside rear tyre starting to wear low and wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,649 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 50,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 44,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,135 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

spare tyre different size

Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,209 miles

spare tyre different size

Pass 16 Jun 2012 29,808 miles

left and right side front tyres worn

spare tyre different size

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,241 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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EA08 XXJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA08 XXJ, 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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EA08 XXJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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