MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust box corroded
babyseat fitted
Centre exhaust box corroded
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
babyseat fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing low
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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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BU08 VGM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BU08 VGM, 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 BU08 VGM registered?
BU08 VGM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 August 2008.
Is BU08 VGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU08 VGM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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