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SM08 DJY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,071 mi
Last recorded100,071 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 100,071 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,734 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 92,538 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 85,397 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,631 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 76,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,549 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 45,230 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

slight bind at nearside and offside rear brake

Pass 15 May 2013 35,992 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 29,828 miles

emissions test carried out and correct. readings too low for analyzer to record

Fail 26 Apr 2012 29,739 miles

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

emissions test carried out and correct. readings too low for analyzer to record

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,009 miles

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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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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SM08 DJY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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