MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet catch in the footwell is not fixed to anything
Both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on the edges
Nearside rear brake has a slight bind
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear caliper handbrake mechanism does not return to the stop
Rear wiper split
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Bonnet catch in the footwell is not fixed to anything
Both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on the edges
Nearside rear brake has a slight bind
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear caliper handbrake mechanism does not return to the stop
Rear wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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MW08 EKR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MW08 EKR, 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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MW08 EKR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 June 2008.
Is MW08 EKR safe to buy?
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