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RE58 YBA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,897 mi
Last recorded120,897 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 YBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,897 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 120,897 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,286 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 115,286 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tracking required

Pass 16 Dec 2015 102,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 102,398 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,938 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,346 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low + uneven on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,938 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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RE58 YBA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YBA, 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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RE58 YBA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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