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GJ58 PYG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,286 mi
Last recorded83,286 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 PYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 80,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,019 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f wishbone bush very poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2018 74,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/f wishbone bush very poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2017 69,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,937 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,937 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,033 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs very poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres worn inside edge

rear tyres slight uneven wear,slight runout

Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,252 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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GJ58 PYG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ58 PYG, 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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GJ58 PYG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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