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FD08 VOG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,671 mi
Last recorded56,671 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VOG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2012 56,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,990 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FD08 VOG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FD08 VOG, 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 FD08 VOG registered?

FD08 VOG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is FD08 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 VOG shows 2 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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