MOT Status
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134,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet pull loose
Heatshield loose
Heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension mounting not holed at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Undertrays fitted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet pull loose
Heatshield loose
Heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension mounting not holed at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Undertrays fitted
Bonnet pull damaged
Heat shield loose
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet pull damaged
Heat shield loose
Bonnet pull broken
Heat shield loose
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Bonnet pull broken
Heat shield loose
Bonnet pull broken
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Bonnet pull broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Heat shields loose
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet pull broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Heat shields loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both handbrake gaiters split
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres low tread only on inner edges
h/brake cable gaiters are split and may allow water to penetrate
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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N8 RYM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 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 N8 RYM, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N8 RYM registered?
N8 RYM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 December 2007.
Is N8 RYM safe to buy?
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