MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,071 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Undertrays fitted
ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake test not carried out due to broken front coil springs
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers and undertrays fitted
Offside wing repeater going white
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel slight buckle
Nearside n/s boot lamp cracked at reverse lamp
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges and both rear at 2mm 235/40/19xr 96y
child seats in car belts not fully checked
part of high level brake light out
slight wear all brake discs
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
slight bind at nearside and offside rear brake
emissions test carried out and correct. readings too low for analyzer to record
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
emissions test carried out and correct. readings too low for analyzer to record
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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SM08 DJY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 SM08 DJY, 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 SM08 DJY registered?
SM08 DJY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 April 2008.
Is SM08 DJY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM08 DJY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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