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YH58 UOJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,219 mi
Last recorded139,219 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 139,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 139,219 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 134,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 134,319 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 128,692 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 128,692 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 122,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 117,407 miles

offside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,702 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 103,240 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 103,237 miles

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

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 UOJ 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 63.6%.

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 YH58 UOJ, 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 YH58 UOJ registered?

YH58 UOJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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