MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
child seat fitted n/s/r seat
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted n/s/r seat
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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SJ57 GFV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SJ57 GFV, 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 SJ57 GFV registered?
SJ57 GFV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 January 2008.
Is SJ57 GFV safe to buy?
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