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HV58 YBD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,977 mi
Last recorded153,977 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 153,977 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,972 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 135,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 135,732 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 135,727 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 192,009 miles

Front Bumper insecure slight crack on o/s ()

Front Tyres feathering their inner edges prematurely.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2018 191,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure crack on plastic mounting plate. (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured spring retaining clamp has fraactured . (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure slight crack on o/s ()

Front Tyres feathering their inner edges prematurely.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 180,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 180,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 168,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 156,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 145,033 miles

Front both tyres worn uneven. (worn on inner)

N/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall but cords not visible

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 133,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 72,280 miles

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

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 YBD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV58 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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