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Y29 DDS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,039 mi
Last recorded142,039 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 DDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 142,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front to rear under surface corrosion

rear exhaust silencer joint clamp corroded off

Fail 14 Feb 2025 142,033 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking from steering rack outer gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking from steering rack outer gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front to rear under surface corrosion

rear exhaust silencer joint clamp corroded off

Pass 2 Feb 2024 133,505 miles

Exhaust heat shield lose

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sides sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear all suspension components corroded

parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Jan 2024 133,499 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust heat shield lose

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sides sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear all suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2022 128,903 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 119,358 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chip marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,863 miles

rear brakes binding

Fail 14 Nov 2020 106,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount for lower arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mount for lower arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,850 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 95,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,118 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,168 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

front brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

brake caliper has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

front brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,230 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2016 80,209 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 58,908 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,972 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,089 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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Y29 DDS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y29 DDS, 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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Y29 DDS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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