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RY57 AON

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,871 mi
Last recorded64,871 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 AON
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 64,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 64,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 61,819 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 56,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,687 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 52,687 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,057 miles

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

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 48,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid level low

Engine coolant below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 44,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 44,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,692 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,321 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,588 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,355 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 21,845 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,242 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 13,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 8,916 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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RY57 AON is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RY57 AON, 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 RY57 AON registered?

RY57 AON is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 February 2008.

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