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MW57 TGO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,371 mi
Last recorded178,371 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 TGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 178,371 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 177,177 miles

body slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 175,571 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 167,207 miles

oil leaking from engine.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 160,843 miles

oil leaking.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 149,721 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 138,033 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,405 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,965 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 93,965 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,113 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,074 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,383 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 60,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,856 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 39,856 miles

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

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

EML staying on

Front tyres worn bald inner edges

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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MW57 TGO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW57 TGO, 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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MW57 TGO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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