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S8 AMG

2010 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,125 mi
Last recorded120,125 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Alfa Romeo 15985,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 AMG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 120,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,549 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,593 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 108,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear door handle stiff

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 97,759 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear door handle stiff

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 92,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2020 89,649 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 89,641 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))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,535 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,032 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 74,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,459 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,277 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet catch (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,870 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 55,869 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,750 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 47,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Feb 2013 28,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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S8 AMG is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 85,381 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 S8 AMG, 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 16 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S8 AMG is a 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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