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MA58 SBX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

821,111 mi
Last recorded821,111 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 SBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 821,111 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 82,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,754 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 81,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,018 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 75,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 64,891 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 64,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,769 miles

Nearside Front 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 13 Jun 2017 63,468 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,438 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 56,981 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,419 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 27,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MA58 SBX 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 62.5%.

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 MA58 SBX, 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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What year was MA58 SBX registered?

MA58 SBX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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