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2008 ALFA ROMEO 159
General Information
- Registration OY08MXF
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 159
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2387cc
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- Expires 17 Dec 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 88,055 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
14 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 83,254 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2026 30 Jun 202612 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,187 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 81,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,318 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024 30 Jun 20269 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 78,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,925 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023 30 Jun 20266 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,584 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,293 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,186 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2020 30 Jun 202610 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,438 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2019 30 Jun 202610 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,438 MI
30 Jun 202610 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,408 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 58,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,996 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,494 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016 30 Jun 202614 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,153 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2015 30 Jun 202613 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,135 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2014 30 Jun 202612 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,970 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013 30 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,522 MI
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OY08MXF was registered on 2008-03-31
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