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SO57 JJL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,290 mi
Last recorded112,290 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 JJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 112,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 102,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 91,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 81,519 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)

Pass 23 May 2013 72,815 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 72,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 31 May 2012 64,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,246 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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SO57 JJL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SO57 JJL, 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 SO57 JJL registered?

SO57 JJL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SO57 JJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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