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EY57 UOX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,406 mi
Last recorded94,406 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 UOX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 94,406 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 94,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,769 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,756 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit To High (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front main and sides (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated throughout

Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,325 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 89,272 miles

Prop shaft bearing housing fractured 2x centre (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,689 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside/Offside inner edges ware present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust joints NS/OS heavily deteriorated but still secure at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,491 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 72,258 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,605 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,426 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,818 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,752 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,862 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,009 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,808 miles

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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EY57 UOX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EY57 UOX, 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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EY57 UOX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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