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RJ08 YFC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,677 mi
Last recorded190,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 190,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from hose above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 187,176 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 182,135 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 178,877 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 176,420 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 176,398 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 165,088 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 164,964 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 156,036 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 156,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 147,755 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,265 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 121,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,208 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 109,181 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 78,804 miles

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

Offside front washer slightly weak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,019 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 60,019 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front 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 YFC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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