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Alfa Romeo 159

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

Y8 GPPMOT history

Y8 GPP is a black diesel Alfa Romeo 159 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
149,695 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 GPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y8 GPP was last recorded at 149,695 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 5,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Aug 2021: 141,368 miles, lower than 141,369 miles on 19 Jul 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,517 miles · 30 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,178 miles
Average per year
8,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,695 miles
  • 2022 – 144,517 miles
  • 2021 – 141,368 miles
  • 2019 – 132,350 miles
  • 2018 – 124,097 miles
  • 2017 – 117,904 miles
  • 2016 – 109,348 miles
  • 2015 – 98,962 miles
  • 2014 – 87,067 miles
  • 2013 – 70,601 miles
  • 2012 – 57,523 miles
  • 2011 – 45,281 miles
  • 2010 – 33,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,695 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor / jacking block missing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking at steering rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,695 miles (+5,178)2 dangerous19 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,695 miles
    Test number
    716036476840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor / jacking block missing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking at steering rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass144,517 miles (+3,149)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,517 miles
    Test number
    730237142537
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,368 miles (-1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,368 miles
    Test number
    492074726751
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,369 miles (+9,019)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,369 miles
    Test number
    863305900945
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,350 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,350 miles
    Test number
    172641160486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,318 miles (+8,221)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,318 miles
    Test number
    340719820194
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass124,097 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,097 miles
    Test number
    131876135128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,904 miles (+8,556)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    928421612922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,348 miles (+10,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,348 miles
    Test number
    852897038321
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass98,962 miles (+11,895)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    821874500896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,067 miles
    Test number
    465928204349
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail87,067 miles (+16,466)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,067 miles
    Test number
    707527104348
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass70,601 miles (+13,078)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,601 miles
    Test number
    409079393273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise bonnet leaver brocken

  14. Pass57,523 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    367894892477
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdise both rear boot struts brocken
    • NoteAdvise 2 x nails near side rear tyre

  15. Fail57,523 miles (+12,242)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,523 miles
    Test number
    308442592429
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise 2 x nails near side rear tyre

  16. Pass45,281 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,281 miles
    Test number
    879261801394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,167 miles (+11,197)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,167 miles
    Test number
    719755991234
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass33,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    872997700364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 GPP

Does Y8 GPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 GPP expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 GPP?
The MOT on Y8 GPP expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 GPP done?
Y8 GPP was recorded at 149,695 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 8,027 miles a year.
Has Y8 GPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 GPP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 GPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 GPP find?
Y8 GPP failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 2 dangerous defects and 19 major defects: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 18 more.

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