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FA08 HPP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,920 mi
Last recorded165,920 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 May 2015 165,920 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 118,400 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,257 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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FA08 HPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA08 HPP, 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 FA08 HPP registered?

FA08 HPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FA08 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 HPP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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