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P70 VLC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,954 mi
Last recorded152,954 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 VLC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 152,954 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 152,953 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 152,940 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 144,182 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 144,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 141,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 138,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Park brake reading low.

Fail 10 Mar 2021 138,115 miles

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.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 135,313 miles

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.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 135,313 miles

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.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,168 miles

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

Park brake performance - minimum limit just met.

Fail 1 Feb 2019 130,168 miles

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.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 122,150 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 122,150 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 113,057 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,009 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Feb 2015 102,572 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 99,837 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 99,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,892 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 91,559 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,009 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 82,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,403 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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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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