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YH58 PHN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,864 mi
Last recorded126,864 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 126,864 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 126,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 114,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,547 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 2 Jan 2015 75,230 miles

slight lip on brake discs

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,661 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 60,956 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,340 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 PHN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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