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GJ08 MYG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,868 mi
Last recorded201,868 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 201,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 201,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 178,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 178,606 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 166,648 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 149,890 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 149,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,067 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,142 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 113,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Damage to right hand front oter sill

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,894 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,733 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 88,733 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 72,950 miles

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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GJ08 MYG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ08 MYG, 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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GJ08 MYG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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