MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak Major leak. ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on cords (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs slightly worn and corroding on inner surface
slight oil leak from engine
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brake discs slightly worn and corroding on inner surface
slight oil leak from engine
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre worn near to wear bar limits
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
stone chip in windscreen
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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OV57 YKP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 OV57 YKP, 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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OV57 YKP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 January 2008.
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