MOT Status
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132,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp insecure NS and OS (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre heat shield insecure
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK08 UPR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 YK08 UPR, 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 YK08 UPR registered?
YK08 UPR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is YK08 UPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK08 UPR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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