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RJ57 XHH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,008 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 117,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,891 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 112,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 112,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 104,951 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,753 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 88,753 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 82,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,941 miles

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

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 XHH 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 63.6%.

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 RJ57 XHH, 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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RJ57 XHH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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