MOT Status
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79,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded next to sub frame - also slightly leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust clamp split
power steering noisy
Engine management light on
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine management light on
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
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FM08 GSZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FM08 GSZ, 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 FM08 GSZ registered?
FM08 GSZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 July 2008.
Is FM08 GSZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM08 GSZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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