MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
CLUTCH SLIPPING and gear cables cable tied in
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
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YT08 LDZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YT08 LDZ, 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 YT08 LDZ registered?
YT08 LDZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 March 2008.
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