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GU58 AZJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,021 mi
Last recorded76,021 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AZJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,021 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,212 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr reg holder insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,063 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rear shocks corroded (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,999 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 39,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 30,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,710 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,648 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 17,464 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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GU58 AZJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU58 AZJ, 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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GU58 AZJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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