MOT Status
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105,714 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
slight bind at offside rear wheel (MOT requirements met at time of test)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight bind offside rear wheel
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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EJ08 YJD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?
EJ08 YJD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 June 2008.
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