MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced along offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
severe body damage down nearside
both rear tyres wearing on edges
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres wearing on edges
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak ()
o/s and n/s front brake discs wearing unevenly
o/s and n/s rear brake discs wearing unevenly.
under trays fitted.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
various body damage
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
various body damage
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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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CN08 VXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CN08 VXS, 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 CN08 VXS registered?
CN08 VXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.
Is CN08 VXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for CN08 VXS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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