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RJ08 YBZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,155 mi
Last recorded137,155 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YBZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 137,155 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 137,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,698 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber has bent internal ram, causing outer casing to foul on roadspring

Fail 14 Dec 2020 136,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,278 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 133,277 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 130,526 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 130,526 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 128,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,730 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,341 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,473 miles

Light surface corrosion to front subframe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 54,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 43,561 miles

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?

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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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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What year was RJ08 YBZ registered?

RJ08 YBZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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