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OE57 GSU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,105 mi
Last recorded86,105 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 GSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both rear suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Jul 2023 86,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Heat shield covering fuel tank slightly loose.

Oil leak

Signs of surface corrosion on both the rear suspension arms

Slight play in the nearside front suspension arm top ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,584 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2022 80,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,243 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 69,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,780 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,852 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,042 miles

Rear child seat fitted at rear unable to check seat belt

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 50,149 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,252 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 40,252 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,599 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,678 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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OE57 GSU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OE57 GSU, 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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OE57 GSU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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