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SL58 RWF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,947 mi
Last recorded105,947 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 RWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,947 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 105,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 99,572 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 99,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front outer c.v gator weeping

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,156 miles

oil leak location unknown

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,892 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 90,892 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 85,905 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 85,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,518 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 73,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 54,676 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 54,636 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,239 miles

front tyres wearing on the inside edges of tread

Fail 31 Dec 2012 38,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on the inside edges of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,399 miles

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

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

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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SL58 RWF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SL58 RWF, 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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SL58 RWF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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