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EX08 VRD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,610 mi
Last recorded172,610 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 VRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 172,610 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust emits light blue smoke

Pass 2 Aug 2019 161,980 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 150,135 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 128,405 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 128,405 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 121,113 miles

Front brake pads required in approx 3.000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion on suspension & exhaust components

Fail 11 Mar 2016 121,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing lamp (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads required in approx 3.000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion on suspension & exhaust components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,732 miles

surface c orrosion on suspension componenst & exhust system & rear sub frame fixing areas

Fail 5 Mar 2015 113,732 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

surface c orrosion on suspension componenst & exhust system & rear sub frame fixing areas

Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,000 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust section corroded

rear suspension components & chassis areas corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 105,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust section corroded

rear suspension components & chassis areas corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,631 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front wiper arm has excessive movement at pivot point

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 98,551 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front wiper arm has excessive movement at pivot point

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,495 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake hoses into both front calipers damp

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 81,236 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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EX08 VRD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX08 VRD, 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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EX08 VRD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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