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FD57 BJF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,477 mi
Last recorded148,477 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 BJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 148,477 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 148,460 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low and have nails in

rear subframe corroding but not holed

Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,083 miles

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Underbody has surface corrosion all over

Pass 16 Jan 2021 133,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 133,187 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 124,863 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 124,625 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,940 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,144 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 94,655 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge scrubbing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,030 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 80,948 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,656 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,635 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,890 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,876 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,804 miles

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

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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FD57 BJF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD57 BJF, 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 FD57 BJF registered?

FD57 BJF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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