MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,716 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front power steering pipe loose
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flexpipe seperated
Nearside Front power steering pipe loose/rub on subframe
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt waterlogged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) x/s play inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front exhaust flexpipe seperated
Nearside Front power steering pipe loose/rub on subframe
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear handbrake effort low
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake lever travel high
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension components corroded
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension components corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres wearing on inner/outer edges
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres wearing on inner/outer edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf brake pad sensor disconnected
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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SO08 BYG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SO08 BYG, 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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SO08 BYG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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