MOT Status
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER TRAILING ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER TRAILING ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake
Offside Rear Slight bind on brake
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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FT08 SCX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 FT08 SCX, 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 FT08 SCX registered?
FT08 SCX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.
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