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HJ08 UPP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,718 mi
Last recorded114,718 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 114,718 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2021 114,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,404 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,579 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 102,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit as per emissions sheet attached. (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 102,509 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit as per emissions sheet attached. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 79,568 miles

front pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,356 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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HJ08 UPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HJ08 UPP, 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 HJ08 UPP registered?

HJ08 UPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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