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HY58 WFF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,102 mi
Last recorded149,102 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 WFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 149,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 149,102 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 138,243 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 126,391 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,377 miles

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2014 100,377 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2013 91,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,988 miles

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,467 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 73,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres bold on inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,195 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

reduced amount of washer fluid from offside jet

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,195 miles

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

reduced amount of washer fluid from offside jet

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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HY58 WFF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HY58 WFF, 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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HY58 WFF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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