MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust emits light blue smoke
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake pads required in approx 3.000 miles
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
surface corrosion on suspension & exhaust components
Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing lamp (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads required in approx 3.000 miles
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
surface corrosion on suspension & exhaust components
surface c orrosion on suspension componenst & exhust system & rear sub frame fixing areas
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
surface c orrosion on suspension componenst & exhust system & rear sub frame fixing areas
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear exhaust section corroded
rear suspension components & chassis areas corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear exhaust section corroded
rear suspension components & chassis areas corroded
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front wiper arm has excessive movement at pivot point
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front wiper arm has excessive movement at pivot point
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake hoses into both front calipers damp
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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EX08 VRD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EX08 VRD, 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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EX08 VRD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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