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P8 AFB

2011 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1742cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,259 mi
Last recorded76,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Alfa Romeo 15983,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 AFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,742cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 76,259 miles

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

Nearside rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,847 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,894 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 61,106 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 61,100 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 51,603 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside(1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 43,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Fail 1 Aug 2019 43,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,562 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 36,509 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 31,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,425 miles

Coolant leak ()

wear to front tyres on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,099 miles

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

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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P8 AFB is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,419 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 P8 AFB, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P8 AFB is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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