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GD08 OAY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,021 mi
Last recorded127,021 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 OAY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,854 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 123,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,421 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 114,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 109,009 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 107,081 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear brakes are binding on.

Fail 17 Oct 2019 107,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff/Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear brakes are binding on.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,547 miles

Central Front Oil leak Differential leaking slightly. ()

Front Both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear brakes are binding on slightly.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 103,544 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Front Oil leak Differential leaking slightly. ()

Front Both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear brakes are binding on slightly.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,847 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 95,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2016 95,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 87,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,071 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,897 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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GD08 OAY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GD08 OAY, 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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GD08 OAY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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