MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak rear heater hose:? ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre low on tread on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak rear heater hose:? ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake wear light wiring broken
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre low on tread on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear exhaust clamp broken
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Heavy oil leaks
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside headlamp beam image poor
Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches in windscreen (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Heavy oil leaks
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside handbrake effort low [90]
Offside headlamp beam image poor
Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scratches in windscreen (8.3.1d)
Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
Wiper blades deteriorating
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust heat shield at rear insecure
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn ()
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
Wiper blades deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S Steering rack inner joint badly worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Heavy oil leaks
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advise to carry out full brake inspection with wheels removed due to braking system condition
Bonnet release handle inside car insecure/broken but released bonnet OK at time of test
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs worn slightly
Rear brakes binding slightly at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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M333 GMB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 M333 GMB, 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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M333 GMB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 January 2008.
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