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RJ57 XHC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,426 mi
Last recorded187,426 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 XHC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 187,426 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 187,424 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 165,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 146,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 127,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,720 miles

off side rear tyre has some lumps on in side edge

Fail 15 Oct 2014 112,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre has some lumps on in side edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,632 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,856 miles

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

small chips in front screen

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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RJ57 XHC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ57 XHC, 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 RJ57 XHC registered?

RJ57 XHC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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