MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Droplink has slight play.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured And offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie-rod end or steering rack ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Undertray likely to become detached exhaust heat shield loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
bonnet pull handle broke
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on edges
engine light displayed
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MW08 SKN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SKN, 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 SKN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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