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GV57 SDX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,023 mi
Last recorded134,023 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 SDX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,981cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 134,023 miles

Bonnet release lever insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2023 134,023 miles

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

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

Bonnet release lever insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 122,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill Damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 122,733 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill Damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 117,448 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Jun 2021 117,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2020 117,357 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 117,357 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,034 miles

Clutch pedal sticking

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,289 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both side O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 104,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both side O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,411 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 97,351 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working offside (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front top (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,038 miles

offside rear tyre low outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF wheel arch liner is partially insecure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 13 Nov 2014 56,788 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,185 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wear can be seen

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

rear tyres have light lumps

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,594 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)

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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GV57 SDX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,981cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV57 SDX, 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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GV57 SDX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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