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AX57 JYH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,070 mi
Last recorded131,070 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 JYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 131,070 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 131,068 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 110,965 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 110,963 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,131 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,351 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 91,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,331 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,940 miles

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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AX57 JYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AX57 JYH, 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 AX57 JYH registered?

AX57 JYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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