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RV08 YXA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,089 mi
Last recorded164,089 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 164,089 miles

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))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 164,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,421 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 154,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2023 139,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,963 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 125,963 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,522 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,754 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 121,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 114,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,816 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 105,816 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front slight noise from wheel bearings

engine covers & under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 91,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,748 miles

front tyres worn on inside and rears worn on outside

slight corrosion on front discs

slight corrosion on numerous brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,400 miles

rear tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting down in tread

Fail 23 Jan 2013 67,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,570 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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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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