MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring broken o/s/r top (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)
Front tyres poor inside edges
Offside Front tyre becoming poor inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre becoming poor inner edge
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear unable to check rear wheel bearings
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV08 YWS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 RV08 YWS, 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 RV08 YWS registered?
RV08 YWS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 June 2008.
Is RV08 YWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV08 YWS shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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