MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SF & ALL SA'S VVHSC-14yr old/miles --tired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
215/55/16 x 4,
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SF AND ALL REAR SA'S VHSA-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm IE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
215/55/16 x 4,
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SF AND ALL REAR SA'S VHSA-PODOT-MONITOR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REPLACE BOTH FRONT TYRES NOW 2155516V
needs wheel alignment cords almost through on inner edges
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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XD08 AKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XD08 AKX, 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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XD08 AKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2008.
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