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2008 ALFA ROMEO 159
General Information
- Registration SW58GFY
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 159
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/19 96w continental premium contact 6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,540 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2019 12 Jun 202625 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,112 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2018 12 Jun 202622 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 37,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear brakes slightly binding
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,543 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,388 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 32,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,321 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 12 Jun 202618 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 29,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
13 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,230 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 12 Jun 202630 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 20,705 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 12 Jun 202627 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 20,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,816 MI
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SW58GFY was registered on 2008-09-01
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