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RJ08 YEE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,382 mi
Last recorded193,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YEE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 193,382 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 191,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 188,273 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 188,273 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 184,131 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 184,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 178,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 172,376 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 172,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 167,209 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 160,952 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 145,952 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 145,945 miles

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

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 215,926 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 125,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 114,898 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 184,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 165,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 93,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 80,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

n/s front tyre worn to 2.7mm

o/s front tyre worn to 3.5mm

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,905 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to limit

n/s front tyre worn to 2.7mm

o/s front tyre worn to 3.5mm

Pass 6 May 2011 62,282 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 62,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

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 YEE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YEE, 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 YEE registered?

RJ08 YEE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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