MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK
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
COOLANT LEAK
MAJOR OIL LEAK BEING COLLECTED BY UNDER TRAY
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
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
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
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
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
BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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.
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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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What year was HJ58 HXB registered?
HJ58 HXB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 September 2008.
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