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YR08 AVG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,237 mi
Last recorded129,237 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 AVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 129,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 129,206 miles

Emissions unable to be completed black smoke to much (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,118 miles

Please note: n/s and o/s rear exhaust clamps weakened by corrosion.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,016 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,151 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded but silencer is not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,188 miles

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

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

dual mass flywheel is very noisy

Fail 29 Sep 2018 92,025 miles

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

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

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

dual mass flywheel is very noisy

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,805 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 55,938 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,150 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,386 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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YR08 AVG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR08 AVG, 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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YR08 AVG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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