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GU08 ONF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 ONF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 162,519 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate is cracked around securing screw. (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 162,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut fractured Spring support is fractured. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Plate is cracked around securing screw. (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,576 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 156,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 154,588 miles

Front shok absorbers corroded both

Rear shok absorbers corroded both

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2019 150,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 146,528 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheels have a light binding

covers

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 142,873 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 142,873 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level below Min

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 26 Feb 2016 133,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 131,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,329 miles

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 125,312 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,673 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2012 120,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,593 miles

n/s/r indicator plastic lens is damaged on clear part

washers are poor on o/s

windowscreen cracked on n/s bottom corner just in black area - boarderline pass

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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GU08 ONF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU08 ONF, 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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GU08 ONF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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