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SO08 BYG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,716 mi
Last recorded99,716 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 BYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,564 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,358 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 95,358 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,679 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2019 88,679 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,374 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 82,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,764 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Fail 10 Jan 2017 77,764 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,378 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,599 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,368 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 47,368 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,274 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 32,571 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,942 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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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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