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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under neath vehicle front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Engine stabizer bar mount back of engine area bush worn movement
Front Oil leak, but not excessive top / back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wing mirror glass loose in holder
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Sun visor missing
Rear Heat shield loose round fuel tank area above exhaust system
Subframe corroded front / rear / all suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle / chassis rails both sides inner sill panels both sides / side skirts fitted above sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear broken hole cracked near hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under neath vehicle front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Engine stabizer bar mount back of engine area bush worn movement
Front Oil leak, but not excessive top / back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wing mirror glass loose in holder
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads and discs discoloured (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Sun visor missing
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Heat shield loose round fuel tank area above exhaust system
Subframe corroded front / rear / all suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle / chassis rails both sides inner sill panels both sides / side skirts fitted above sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside front tyre has some sidewall damage
offside rear tyre has some sidewall damage
oil leak
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sump to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sump to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside mirror slightly insecure and not aimed along the side of the vehicle
Nearside mirror slightly insecure and not aimed along the side of the vehicle
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in inner steering rack joints
all tyres worn low in edges.
remains of cv joint grease around n/s/f hub from previous repair.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside track rod ends have had heat applied, but not excessive
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside and nearside track rod ends have had heat applied, but not excessive
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brakes slightly binding
slight wear in o/s/r anti roll bar link
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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AG08 FWR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AG08 FWR, 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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AG08 FWR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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