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Bonnet release handle missing
Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet release handle missing
Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside front fog light not working
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyres worn on inner edges
oil leak
slight play in steering rack
rear suspension rusty
slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear suspension rusty
slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Appears to be slight brake bind at both rear brakes (esp O/S/R)
Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits at outer tread areas
O/S/F fog/spot light n/w
P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit
Rear lower suspension arms starting to get abit corroded, and rear subframe
Slight imbalance at p/brake performances
VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed JUST starting at inner tread edge areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Appears to be slight brake bind at both rear brakes (esp O/S/R)
Both rear tyres getting low on tread and nearing limits at outer tread areas
N/S/F tyre worn abit low on tread and also worn at inner tread edge area
N/S/R inner b/pad getting abit low
O/S/F fog/spot light n/w
P/Brake efficiency low and ON 16% MINIMUM limit
Rear lower suspension arms starting to get abit corroded, and rear subframe
VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint
Front and rear subframes starting to get abit corroded in places
Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded
Front outer b/pads starting to get abit low
P/Brake efficiency abit low at 18% (16% = MINIMUM limit)
Rear indicator bulbs starting to fade slightly
Rear suspension arm mountings getting abit corroded
Small crack at screen
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint
B/Fluid level abit low
Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread and nearing limits of wear in places
Front subframe starting to get abit corroded
Rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded
Rear suspension arm mounts starting to get abit corroded slightly
Small crack at N/S lower area of screen
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint
B/Fluid level abit low
Both rear tyres getting abit low on tread and nearing limits of wear in places
Front subframe starting to get abit corroded
Rear indicator bulbs starting to get abit faded
Rear suspension arm mounts starting to get abit corroded slightly
Small crack at N/S lower area of screen
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear exhaust section corroded and holed
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear exhaust section corroded and holed
Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places
O/S/F tyre worn at inner tread edge
Rear suspension arm mounts starting to get abit corroded slightly
Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places
REAR TYRES 2MM
auxillary belt noise
noise from brakes when fully applied
slight judder from front brakes
slight play in offside rear upper anti roll bar link
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
auxillary belt noise
noise from brakes when fully applied
slight judder from front brakes
slight play in offside rear upper anti roll bar link
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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YA57 UPE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YA57 UPE, 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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YA57 UPE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2008.
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