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HY58 WGD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,517 mi
Last recorded163,517 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 WGD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 163,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light inop.

Pass 22 Mar 2022 154,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 154,164 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure due to corroded and insecure lower spring seating cup on shock absorber (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seating cup detached from shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function lower spring seating cup corroded and broken away from shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 148,721 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 148,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,220 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 147,218 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 140,488 miles

Front Both side Tyre slight worn inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 137,122 miles

engine warning light on covers underneath

Fail 20 Jun 2016 137,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine warning light on covers underneath

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,204 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 101,535 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,375 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,375 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WGD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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