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RA57 UYY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,049 mi
Last recorded106,049 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 UYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,049 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,963 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,959 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,336 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 85,330 miles

Centre engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,927 miles

n.s.r. tyre near limit.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,127 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n.s.r. tyre near limit.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,308 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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RA57 UYY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RA57 UYY, 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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What year was RA57 UYY registered?

RA57 UYY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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