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YB57 WJG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,504 mi
Last recorded126,504 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WJG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,504 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release damaged

power steering system noisy

Pass 9 Aug 2018 118,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet handle missing,cannot open without the use of pliers.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 118,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet handle missing,cannot open without the use of pliers.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,587 miles

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

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

bonnet pull handle broken

Pass 17 May 2016 93,709 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 May 2016 93,709 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 80,399 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

power steering noise

Pass 6 Jan 2014 70,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2014 70,831 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,928 miles

power steering pump very noisy but no leaks or malfunctioning of steering

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,525 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,572 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edges

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 WJG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJG, 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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YB57 WJG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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