CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ58 TEV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,564 mi
Last recorded174,564 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 TEV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 174,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 174,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 171,065 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 171,048 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 171,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex areas (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside sill areas unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding or parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding or parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all car has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp rotted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 169,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box clamps rotted away still secure at this time (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 169,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested or levelling (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut not locked up may have damage to threads (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box clamps rotted away still secure at this time (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 161,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 161,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 153,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 153,320 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on engine pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 143,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 143,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

little reserve travel to handbrake lever

Fail 19 Jan 2018 143,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 126,617 miles

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 107,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,610 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 68,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 front tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,022 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 30,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ58 TEV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MJ58 TEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ58 TEV?

You can check the full history of MJ58 TEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ58 TEV registered?

MJ58 TEV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is MJ58 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ58 TEV shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ58 TEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ58 TEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.