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FD08 VOH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,235 mi
Last recorded215,235 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VOH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 215,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 125,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 123,259 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 123,255 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,378 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 119,371 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 113,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 113,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,915 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 105,915 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 95,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged calliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,630 miles

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres getting low

front pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 73,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,106 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions clean to test

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,299 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 52,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,592 miles

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

front brake pads 50% worn

rear brake pads 40% worn

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 VOH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD08 VOH, 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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FD08 VOH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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