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MW57 UOV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

272,347 mi
Last recorded272,347 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 UOV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 272,347 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 264,084 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2018 241,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 213,122 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 189,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 162,166 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Jan 2015 135,464 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 135,464 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 111,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,480 miles

nsr tyre slightly worn unevanly inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,154 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Feb 2012 58,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,861 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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MW57 UOV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UOV, 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 UOV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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