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R300 YYA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,861 mi
Last recorded66,861 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 YYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 66,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undercarriage rusty all over

Pass 6 Oct 2025 63,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 60,668 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 60,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,517 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,244 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,248 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 38,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,029 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,224 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 29,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 22,446 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 19,398 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 11,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R300 YYA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R300 YYA, 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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R300 YYA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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The MOT history for R300 YYA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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