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PX58 RZK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,265 mi
Last recorded123,265 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 RZK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 123,261 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,760 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted tyre also slightly misshapen (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear tight too turn (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust heat shielding insecure - around fuel tank

Pass 20 Feb 2019 108,453 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 108,453 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,759 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 89,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner not working correctly possible caliper fault (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,547 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner not working correctly possible caliper fault (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 87,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Top arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,824 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,941 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 67,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,771 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 25,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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PX58 RZK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PX58 RZK, 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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PX58 RZK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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