MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,388 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Body component insecure Fuel tank / exhaust system heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))
EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust bracket corroded and broken but the system is still satisfactory
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
(Exhaust system)corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (Slightly worn) (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear to rear brake discs
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brakes binding slightly
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ08 YDW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?
RJ08 YDW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 July 2008.
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