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184,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slight (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak
various suspension components slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 at flexible to front calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears slight (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak
various suspension components slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes at offside front, flexi to caliper n/s/f , both front to rears, slight corrosion/tapped up (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear sills corroded (covers fitted)
slight corrosion suspension components eg shocks
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both caliper pipes at offside front, flexi to caliper n/s/f , both front to rears, slight corrosion/tapped up (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear sills corroded (covers fitted)
slight corrosion suspension components eg shocks
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front caliper pipes corroded/tapped up (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear sill area slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
shock absorbers slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper slightly corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
shock absorbers corroded slightly
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) cause by rack/inner ball joints (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front caliper slightly corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
shock absorbers corroded slightly
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking? (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
shock absorbers corroded
slight buckle wheel
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front caliper brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking? (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
shock absorbers corroded
slight buckle wheel
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both tyres worn inner edges and cracking in tread 235/40/19
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel slightly dented
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both rear tyres cracking edges of tread
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both tyres worn inner edges and cracking in tread 235/40/19
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel slightly dented
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip come off (2.1.3 (g) (i))
both rear tyres cracking edges of tread
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner rod end has play
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner rod end has play
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Y50 GHT is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 72,040 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 Y50 GHT, 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 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y50 GHT is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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