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YB57 WJC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,750 mi
Last recorded73,750 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WJC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,750 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

front suspension creaks

offside rear indicator faded

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

front suspension creaks

offside rear indicator faded

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,458 miles

creaks from front suspension

engine covers & undertrays fitted

osf tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,415 miles

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

creaks from front suspension

engine covers & undertrays fitted

osf tyre badly worn on inner edge

slight buldge in nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

creak heard from front but no play found by hand

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,088 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSR brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,011 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,232 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,536 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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YB57 WJC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YB57 WJC, 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 YB57 WJC registered?

YB57 WJC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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