MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,484 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills start to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear both sides, rear suspension components corroded
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sills start to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear both sides, rear suspension components corroded
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MD08 MLU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 MD08 MLU, 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 MD08 MLU registered?
MD08 MLU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2008.
Is MD08 MLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for MD08 MLU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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