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RE58 CSY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,071 mi
Last recorded111,071 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 CSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 111,071 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 111,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,513 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 110,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,790 miles

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

bonnet secondary devise damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2022 107,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet secondary devise damaged

coolant low

Pass 2 Sep 2021 102,231 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly and perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 102,229 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust lower flexible join forward detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly and perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 99,716 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 99,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,222 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside tyres worn very low on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,528 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 71,528 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 60,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,938 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,540 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,008 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 37,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,350 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RE58 CSY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RE58 CSY, 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 RE58 CSY registered?

RE58 CSY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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