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TJC 159A

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,264 mi
Last recorded110,264 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJC 159A
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 110,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 106,907 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective wishbone (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective wishbone (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,288 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 93,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,294 miles

front exhaust rubber deteriorated

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,756 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,037 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,115 miles

Both front tyres wearing to inner edges

Diesel Particulate Filter missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F inner cv gaiter leaking grease

O/S/F wheel arch liner damaged

Slight coolant weep from front of engine

Undertray damaged

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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TJC 159A is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TJC 159A, 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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TJC 159A is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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