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GN58 GDO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,629 mi
Last recorded111,629 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 GDO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 111,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,533 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust rear box clamps corroded through

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 95,479 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust rear clamps corroded through

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears perished and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 92,320 miles

Rear centre exhaust hanger broken.

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded through.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. 235/40/19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 92,320 miles

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

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded through.

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. 235/40/19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear centre exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,500 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 88,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 82,845 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 82,845 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF filter been removed (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values DPF filter been removed (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users DPF filter been removed (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,498 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 78,497 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF been removed (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 71,644 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on limits (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield missing

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 71,642 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres on limits (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield missing

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,150 miles

intermittent fault on head lights

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,927 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,128 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 51,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,576 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,171 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)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres have cuts in side walls not to the cord .both front tyres not in good condition

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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GN58 GDO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GN58 GDO, 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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GN58 GDO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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