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SM08 YDV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,558 mi
Last recorded140,558 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 140,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavily unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 140,255 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/6mm and worn heavily inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn heavily unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 131,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 131,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various suspension corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 120,598 miles

centre brake lamp in-op

centre rear seatbelt webbing damaged

n/s/r tyre at wear limit

o/s/f brake flexible poorly secured

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms, shocks etc

Fail 3 Nov 2017 120,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

centre brake lamp in-op

centre rear seatbelt webbing damaged

heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre at wear limit

n/s/r wheel dented on inside

o/s/f brake flexible poorly secured

suspension components corroded eg subframes, rear arms, shocks etc

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,226 miles

after market hid's fitted

battery faulty

front discs poor

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

front tyres slightly worn inner edge

n/s/r brakes have slight bind and been hot

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

slight wear in other suspension

steering lock failing to work but has engine immobiliser fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 107,226 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

after market hid's fitted

battery faulty

front discs poor

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

front tyres slightly worn inner edge

n/s/r brakes have slight bind and been hot

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

slight wear in other suspension

steering lock failing to work but has engine immobiliser fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,557 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,175 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,171 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 65,261 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 YDV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM08 YDV, 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 YDV registered?

SM08 YDV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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