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EJ08 YJB

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,853 mi
Last recorded171,853 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 YJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 171,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,746 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 99,841 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 80,705 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,211 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,499 miles

n/s rear tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,920 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,714 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 42,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,028 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 29,028 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ08 YJB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EJ08 YJB, 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 EJ08 YJB registered?

EJ08 YJB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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