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FE08 CCU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,446 mi
Last recorded131,446 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 CCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 131,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 131,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 128,727 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in side edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 125,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,671 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,444 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 119,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated on sidewall (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 110,655 miles

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

Front brake pads about 70% worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 110,655 miles

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

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 98,026 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear both brakes binding slighty

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,026 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear both brakes binding slighty

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,343 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front & offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,520 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,520 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

condition of o/s wiper

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,182 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 66,948 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,087 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,046 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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FE08 CCU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE08 CCU, 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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FE08 CCU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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