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EF57 ZTW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,316 mi
Last recorded164,316 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 ZTW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 164,316 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 164,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 164,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 159,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 153,048 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 143,691 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 143,677 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 130,835 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,033 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 105,230 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,265 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 92,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,704 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,240 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,049 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,768 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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EF57 ZTW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF57 ZTW, 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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EF57 ZTW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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