MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s/f subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
under trays fitted
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust/hangers corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front lower arms have play/deterioration in ball joints and rear bushes (n/s borderline)
exhaust corroded
slight corrosion on brake pipes
suspension components corroded eg front and rear subframes rear springs, all shocks ans rear arms
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
both front lower arms have play/deterioration in ball joints and rear bushes (n/s borderline)
exhaust corroded
handbrake slightly long
n/s/f back plate touching disc
slight corrosion on brake pipes
suspension components corroded eg front and rear subframes rear springs, all shocks ans rear arms
Front Lower both suspension arms rear bushes starting to split and play in ball joints
Front brake discs corroded inner surface
Front sub frame rusty
Offside Front Upper slight play in suspension arm bushes
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both wing repeaters going slightly white
slight corrosion some brake pipes
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower both suspension arms rear bushes starting to split and play in ball joints
Front brake discs corroded inner surface
Front sub frame rusty
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper slight play in suspension arm bushes
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both wing repeaters going slightly white
slight corrosion some brake pipes
brake pipes slightly corroded
engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
exhaust slightly corroded
n/s/f lower wish bone bushes and ball joint slightly worn
suspension components slightly corroded erg shocks, arms, subframes
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
brake pipes slightly corroded
engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components
exhaust slightly corroded
n/s/f lower wish bone bushes and ball joint slightly worn
suspension components slightly corroded erg shocks, arms, subframes
handbrake outer cables slightly deteriorated
n/s/f suspension arm bushes deteriorated
slight corrosion on brake pipes
slight corrosion on suspension components
slight rust on inside of front brake discs
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Front slight noise from wheel bearings
engine covers & under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Front slight noise from wheel bearings
Front tyres worn on inner edge replacement recomended
engine covers & under tray fitted
front tyres worn on inside and rears worn on outside
slight corrosion on front discs
slight corrosion on numerous brake pipes
rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres getting down in tread
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres getting down in tread
brake pad sensor wire / plug rubbing on n/s/f wheel
hand brake travel long
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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RV08 YXA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 YXA, 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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RV08 YXA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 June 2008.
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