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EJ08 YJL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,628 mi
Last recorded111,628 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 YJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 111,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 110,275 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 108,935 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 108,935 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 107,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,039 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 104,017 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,683 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 102,683 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,963 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 101,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,055 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,549 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 97,549 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,588 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,872 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,953 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YJL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJL, 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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EJ08 YJL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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