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Y25 JLP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,540 mi
Last recorded121,540 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 JLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 121,540 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 112,589 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Handbrake only just met the limit

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear wheels tight to turn

Fail 15 May 2018 112,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Handbrake only just met the limit

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear wheels tight to turn

Pass 31 May 2017 104,789 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges + has 2 small cuts down to cords in tread area

Offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 23 May 2017 104,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket broken (1.7.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on edges + has 2 small cuts down to cords in tread area

Offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 26 May 2016 92,274 miles

nearside rear brake is sticking on occasionally

Fail 25 May 2016 92,274 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear brake is sticking on occasionally

Pass 28 May 2015 78,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 78,682 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 62,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 50,659 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 31,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2011 31,245 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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Y25 JLP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y25 JLP, 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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Y25 JLP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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