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RE58 YAG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,341 mi
Last recorded140,341 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 YAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 140,341 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 134,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 134,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 128,132 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 128,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 121,050 miles

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

Nearside front washer jet inoperative.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 121,050 miles

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

Nearside front washer jet inoperative.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 105,342 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,074 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 93,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 YAG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

RE58 YAG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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