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GJ08 FOU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,417 mi
Last recorded94,417 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FOU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 94,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 94,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 89,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 82,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,089 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and perished in tread

front flexi exhaust outer skin broken up

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,086 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perished in tread

front flexi exhaust outer skin broken up

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,094 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 54,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,460 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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GJ08 FOU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GJ08 FOU, 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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GJ08 FOU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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