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MW08 SGY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,270 mi
Last recorded160,270 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 SGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 160,270 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 245,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 139,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 133,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,996 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 109,996 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 88,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,273 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 79,273 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,437 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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MW08 SGY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SGY, 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 SGY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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