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OV08 YPR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,506 mi
Last recorded190,506 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YPR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 190,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 190,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire fouling wheel

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 183,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake slow to release .

Fail 16 Sep 2019 183,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 173,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 164,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Sill damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2016 156,920 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 156,835 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 150,020 miles

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 5 Aug 2014 139,677 miles

slight play in front arm bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2013 130,498 miles

managment light on

slight play front lower ball joints

slight play in n/s/r drop link

Pass 10 Dec 2012 123,142 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 123,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2012 110,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,068 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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OV08 YPR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV08 YPR, 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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OV08 YPR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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