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YK58 VHJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,074 mi
Last recorded108,074 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 VHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,074 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,063 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 99,302 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 99,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,317 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 84,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,041 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,136 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,676 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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YK58 VHJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK58 VHJ, 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 YK58 VHJ registered?

YK58 VHJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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