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YS57 XTM

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 XTM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 125,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 122,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 119,336 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,403 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,066 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,839 miles

inner edges of front tyres worn

Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,796 miles

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

inner edges of front tyres worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,661 miles

Handbrake has only just met minimum requirement 16%

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,703 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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YS57 XTM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS57 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS57 XTM registered?

YS57 XTM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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