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HV58 OFE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,608 mi
Last recorded153,608 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 OFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 153,608 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering requires attention soon

Fail 4 Nov 2022 153,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

power steering requires attention soon

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 141,689 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 141,533 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,608 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 131,739 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 131,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,256 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty from standing

Pass 23 Sep 2017 127,206 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 119,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,087 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 106,087 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,188 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 95,188 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,011 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HV58 OFE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HV58 OFE, 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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HV58 OFE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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