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YH58 PHK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 PHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 92,270 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,909 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 91,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear subframe rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,651 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,087 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 87,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,116 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,159 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,334 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 74,334 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,116 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,198 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 67,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,516 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,770 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 44,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,193 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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YH58 PHK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YH58 PHK, 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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YH58 PHK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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