MOT Status
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141,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 wearing (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs worn x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively OSF and NSR wheels x2 (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs worn x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively OSF and NSR wheels x2 (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under covers
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under covers
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YB08 MGV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 YB08 MGV, 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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What year was YB08 MGV registered?
YB08 MGV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 May 2008.
Is YB08 MGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YB08 MGV shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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