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L15 NYF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,156 mi
Last recorded108,156 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 NYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 108,156 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded however structural integrity does not appear comprimised (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 106,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 105,989 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,325 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,075 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 103,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function SPRING SEAT CORRODED AND MOVING ON SHOCK ABSORBER (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTING UP (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH LOOSE AND DAMAGED

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,524 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,680 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,446 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,445 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 96,656 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front fog lights incorrect colour

front tyres different size to rear

Fail 22 Jun 2018 96,583 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken in three places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front fog lights incorrect colour

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 18 May 2017 92,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 80,230 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 76,171 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 67,811 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 May 2013 46,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2012 35,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,339 miles

H/brake cable gaiters split

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 28,298 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

H/brake cable gaiters split

Offside Rear 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.

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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L15 NYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L15 NYF, 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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L15 NYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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