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DE08 XCA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,801 mi
Last recorded134,801 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XCA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 134,801 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 134,801 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter sensor required tightening. (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 134,656 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF has clearly been cut and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 119,596 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 119,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 111,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 111,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 96,193 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 78,337 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 66,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,080 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,278 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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DE08 XCA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 DE08 XCA, 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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DE08 XCA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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