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OY58 YNS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,077 mi
Last recorded81,077 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 YNS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,077 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glue (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,146 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 78,145 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high just over (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached not fully secured (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has a large cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,722 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside rear brake binding

Fail 11 Aug 2017 71,722 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 10 Aug 2016 65,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bad cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres smooth on inner edges

Fail 10 Aug 2016 65,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bad cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres smooth on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 61,918 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres are worn on outer treads

Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,916 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres are worn on outer treads

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 56,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 49,998 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,596 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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OY58 YNS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 OY58 YNS, 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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OY58 YNS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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