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RA08 TYB

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,505 mi
Last recorded154,505 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 TYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 154,505 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,577 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 143,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake Pad Sensor Damaged

Oil Leak

Fail 30 Sep 2016 143,618 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Brake Pad Sensor Damaged

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Sep 2015 136,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear buckle cover missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 128,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre inner edge bald

Fail 27 Sep 2014 128,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre inner edge bald

Pass 16 Sep 2013 117,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Sep 2013 117,221 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,761 miles

Washer jets poor could do with adjustment.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 105,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA08 TYB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA08 TYB, 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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RA08 TYB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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