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UEZ 7683

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEZ 7683
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,863 miles

Nearside Rear door does not open from the outside

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,647 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 103,647 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 97,156 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 17 Jul 2020 92,465 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm - 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,510 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 1.6mm - 235/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,886 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 71,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 67,401 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror does not lock in fixed position, but not insecure.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 67,393 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Wing mirror does not lock in fixed position, but not insecure.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,548 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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UEZ 7683 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UEZ 7683, 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 UEZ 7683 registered?

UEZ 7683 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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