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MK58 JOA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,600 mi
Last recorded152,600 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 JOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 152,600 miles

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 152,583 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leaking under pressure (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 145,731 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 145,731 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 132,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/splitting (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn approx' 3mm

park brake levers on both rear calipers not returning to their stops

rear suspension strut top mounts worn/corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 132,713 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/splitting (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn approx' 3mm

park brake levers on both rear calipers not returning to their stops

Pass 10 Sep 2016 130,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 127,583 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 127,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 127,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 116,778 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 116,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,918 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 59,748 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet release broken, still able to open bonnet.

o/s headlight aim adjusted.

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge. also n/s/f un-even wear on inside.

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 JOA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JOA, 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 JOA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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