MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,954 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Diesel injector leaking
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounts or suspension component. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Park brake reading low.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Park brake reading low.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wear. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear + nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close & inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
Park brake performance - MINIMUM limit just met.
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp not working N/s & O/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wear. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear + nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close & inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
Park brake performance - MINIMUM limit just met.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Park brake performance - minimum limit just met.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Park brake performance - minimum limit just met.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
wiper blades poor
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P70 VLC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 P70 VLC, 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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P70 VLC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 February 2008.
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