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RJ58 AAZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,829 mi
Last recorded79,829 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 AAZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 77,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 62,226 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,701 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,926 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/ r lens damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2015 40,484 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 40,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 34,968 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,878 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 22,878 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine M I L indicatind a malfunction

Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,719 miles

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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RJ58 AAZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ58 AAZ, 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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RJ58 AAZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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