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YNZ 5371

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNZ 5371
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,872 miles

n/s/r brake slight binding

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,472 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 112,929 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,964 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 90,124 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 88,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,928 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,207 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 37,860 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 27,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,681 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,109 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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YNZ 5371 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YNZ 5371, 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 YNZ 5371 registered?

YNZ 5371 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YNZ 5371 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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