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EN08 OTR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,093 mi
Last recorded99,093 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 OTR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,093 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 99,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 94,999 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 94,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 86,241 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,298 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,101 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater going white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 67,800 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,140 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 60,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2015 52,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,609 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2012 43,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,343 miles

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

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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EN08 OTR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN08 OTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN08 OTR registered?

EN08 OTR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is EN08 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 OTR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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