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SY08 UJH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,722 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 May 2017 95,604 miles

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

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 28 May 2016 86,607 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,363 miles

rear tyres on limits

subframes corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 70,897 miles

Emission limits were tested and met, but the DSM COULD NOT REGISTER THE READINGS.

front & rear subframe corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 May 2013 56,662 miles

front suspension looks low

Fail 28 May 2013 56,662 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front suspension looks low

Pass 9 May 2012 48,346 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,824 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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SY08 UJH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY08 UJH, 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 SY08 UJH registered?

SY08 UJH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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