MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,718 miAbove average mileage for this year
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engine oil leak
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front pads low
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
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HJ08 UPP safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ08 UPP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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