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MF58 UPS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,540 mi
Last recorded172,540 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 UPS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 172,540 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly offside and nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 172,521 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly offside and nearside (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 171,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 170,653 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 170,653 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 169,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 167,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 167,848 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 165,291 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 165,291 miles

Offside Rear 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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 158,357 miles

All four tyres worn close to limit

Handbrake efficiency @ 16%

TYRE SIZE 225-50-17

Pass 8 May 2018 151,694 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 151,687 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 134,598 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 134,598 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,068 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

N/S PARKING BRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW, (repair/adjustment reqd)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,646 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 70,644 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,881 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,527 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 39,527 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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,033 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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MF58 UPS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 MF58 UPS, 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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MF58 UPS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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