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SO57 JHL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,908 mi
Last recorded125,908 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 JHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,908 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 120,022 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 111,754 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 111,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 98,617 miles

Centre heat shield loose.

Knock on o/s/f suspension on shaker-plate.

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 88,530 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges..

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 88,521 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges..

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Low reading on n/s rear hand-brake.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,127 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 79,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 78,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,429 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN

Fail 8 Jun 2012 59,429 miles

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

FRONT DISCS WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 17 May 2011 35,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,307 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 35,267 miles

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

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

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)

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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SO57 JHL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO57 JHL, 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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SO57 JHL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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