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YP08 OMM

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 OMM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 129,793 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 129,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated SILL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 125,530 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 125,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 120,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 117,765 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 117,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment LOCKING NUT LOOSE ON TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,675 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,665 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering Rack End (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 110,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 109,996 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,699 miles

DPF PIPE CUT OFF BLOCKED BY NUT

OIL LEAK BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 30 Aug 2019 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

DPF PIPE CUT OFF BLOCKED BY NUT

OIL LEAK BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 15 Aug 2019 106,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

pipe missing off dpf and been blanked

Pass 14 Aug 2018 101,284 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 101,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,306 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 89,303 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,238 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,556 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank heat shield adrift

ns brake cable outer sleeve split and showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,789 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 57,789 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 47,384 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 47,384 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,581 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine bottom cover loose

Pass 3 May 2011 30,696 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING WORN

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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YP08 OMM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YP08 OMM, 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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YP08 OMM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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