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RJ08 YCH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,823 mi
Last recorded125,823 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YCH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2020 125,823 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe holed and has also had previous weld repair on nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases y pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured live wire fed under vehicle and wrapped around brake pipe (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18, tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18, tyre very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose bracket snapped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18, tyre very close 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,540 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 116,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,371 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 105,351 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,181 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 81,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,389 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,309 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,952 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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RJ08 YCH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ08 YCH, 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 YCH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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