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VA57 JXU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,519 mi
Last recorded100,519 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 JXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,519 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,950 miles

Suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 73,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,655 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,275 miles

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 16 Mar 2013 48,912 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,189 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 43,173 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,568 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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VA57 JXU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA57 JXU, 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 VA57 JXU registered?

VA57 JXU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for VA57 JXU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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