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GR57 HSF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,311 mi
Last recorded134,311 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HSF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 134,311 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak

nearside front back plates loose and rattles

offside rear brake disc and pads have got very hot at some time

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 134,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leak

nearside front back plates loose and rattles

offside rear brake disc and pads have got very hot at some time

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,491 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deep cuts to n/s/r tyre

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

n/s/r tyre worn on limit

nail o/s/f tyre

o/s/r wheel slightly binding on rotation

oil leak

rear discs worn and corroded

rear inner brake pads appear low

stone chips to windscreen

under bonnet, bonnet release broken

under tray damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2016 123,491 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deep cuts to n/s/r tyre

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

n/s/r tyre worn on limit

nail o/s/f tyre

o/s/r wheel slightly binding on rotation

oil leak

rear discs worn and corroded

rear inner brake pads appear low

stone chips to windscreen

under bonnet, bonnet release broken

under tray damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2015 112,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear brake disc worn

rear number plate water damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2015 112,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear brake disc worn

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,764 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm[legal limit]

nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced compared to offside headlamp

Fail 27 Mar 2014 101,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm[legal limit]

nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced compared to offside headlamp

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 92,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 82,284 miles

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/F brake pads wearing low

Small cut in outter sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 82,279 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Nail in N/S/R tyre

O/S/F brake pads wearing low

Small cut in outter sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,606 miles

front discs poor

front pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

washers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,448 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,448 miles

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

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)

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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GR57 HSF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GR57 HSF, 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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GR57 HSF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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