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HJ58 HXB

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

183,653 mi
Last recorded183,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 HXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 183,653 miles

Emissions not tested engine low oil pressure light on & engine rough running (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot lid lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 173,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 173,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 161,243 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 161,243 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 153,246 miles

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Jan 2020 153,245 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGES

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 17 Jan 2019 142,697 miles

COOLANT LEAK

MAJOR OIL LEAK BEING COLLECTED BY UNDER TRAY

Fail 16 Jan 2019 142,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEAK

MAJOR OIL LEAK BEING COLLECTED BY UNDER TRAY

Pass 22 Jan 2018 129,931 miles

Oil leak engine undertray saturated ()

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

engine undertray not allowing full inspection of some components

park brake efficiency only just met requirements of 16 percent

Fail 22 Jan 2018 129,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine undertray saturated ()

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

engine undertray not allowing full inspection of some components

park brake efficiency only just met requirements of 16 percent

Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,711 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT POSITION, UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK INSTALLATION

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON OR CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Fail 16 Jan 2017 116,708 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT POSITION, UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK INSTALLATION

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON OR CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,325 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,324 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,273 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 82,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,710 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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HJ58 HXB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HJ58 HXB, 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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HJ58 HXB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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