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MJ58 TFF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,389 mi
Last recorded192,389 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 TFF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2024 192,389 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front rad supports corroded

front shockers corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2023 184,164 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 184,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 173,885 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 164,542 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 159,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 144,172 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 129,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight vertical movement (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight vertical movement (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 113,656 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,528 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 106,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50ZR17 98W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear Wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Dec 2014 92,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 92,507 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front Fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,314 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 78,314 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,567 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,913 miles

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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MJ58 TFF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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