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2008 ALFA ROMEO 159
General Information
- Registration OY08MPZ
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 159
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expires 01 Sep 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,158 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,381 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,564 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,564 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,557 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,677 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022 30 Jun 202624 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,680 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,315 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust is getting weak (6.1.2 (a))
16 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,315 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust is getting weak (6.1.2 (a))
16 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,851 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019 30 Jun 202623 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,317 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018 30 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,586 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 30 Jun 20261 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,097 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 30 Jun 20261 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,390 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 30 Jun 20262 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,710 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,094 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013 30 Jun 202616 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,086 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
12 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,508 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 35,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OY08MPZ was registered on 2008-03-31
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