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HD08 JKE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,926 mi
Last recorded135,926 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 JKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,926 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

front wipers smearing

subframe corroded

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 135,925 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak

front wipers smearing

subframe corroded

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,145 miles

Stone chip(s) in windscreen.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 129,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stone chip(s) in windscreen.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 118,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,833 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

oil leaks

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 102,833 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

oil leaks

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 96,426 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,138 miles

Oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,609 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,609 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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HD08 JKE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HD08 JKE, 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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HD08 JKE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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