MOT Status
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127,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear brakes are binding on.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear brakes are binding on.
Central Front Oil leak Differential leaking slightly. ()
Front Both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Both rear brakes are binding on slightly.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Central Front Oil leak Differential leaking slightly. ()
Front Both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Both rear brakes are binding on slightly.
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GD08 OAY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 GD08 OAY, 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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GD08 OAY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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