MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and componenets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TRAYS AND SIDE SKIRTS FITTED
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and componenets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TRAYS AND SIDE SKIRTS FITTED
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre sleeve (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin in parts (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust box outer cover corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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SGZ 8538 is a 2011 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 61.5%.
Across all 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 83,419 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 SGZ 8538, 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 15 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SGZ 8538 registered?
SGZ 8538 is a 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 January 2011.
Is SGZ 8538 safe to buy?
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