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MK58 JJE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,970 mi
Last recorded109,970 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 JJE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,970 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres on the inner edge are mishaped

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,025 miles

EML Illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 107,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML Illuminated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 102,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18) (Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18) (Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 102,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18) (Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18) (Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 86,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS and OS (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 86,586 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine and under floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,375 miles

parking brake only just met the required standards

Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake only just met the required standards

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,189 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)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,412 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

both rear tyres to limit - advise replacment

very slight play noted at n/s and o/s front upper suspension arms

Fail 20 Sep 2012 46,412 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

both rear tyres to limit - advise replacment

very slight play noted at n/s and o/s front upper suspension arms

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,220 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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MK58 JJE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK58 JJE, 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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MK58 JJE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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