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GU58 AZP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 114,130 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 16 Sep 2019 114,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2018 107,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 25 Sep 2018 107,485 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BROKEN AT FLEXI !!! (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,440 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 20 Sep 2017 88,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front INNER EDGE BADLY WORN

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,089 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,812 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 40,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front window inop

Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,952 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 AZP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU58 AZP, 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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What year was GU58 AZP registered?

GU58 AZP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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