MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
nearside rear shockabsorber has bent internal ram, causing outer casing to foul on roadspring
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear shockabsorber has bent internal ram, causing outer casing to foul on roadspring
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre inertia (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn ON legal limit
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight brake bind N/S & O/S rear
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wipers deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Light surface corrosion to front subframe
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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RJ08 YBZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RJ08 YBZ, 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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RJ08 YBZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 June 2008.
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