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GJ08 FPK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,557 mi
Last recorded189,557 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 FPK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 189,557 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 189,554 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 167,450 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 164,498 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sills are corroded both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2020 159,762 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 155,480 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sill Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever High

Pass 12 May 2018 148,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 139,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 128,869 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut

Offside Front inner edge has a cut

Pass 12 May 2015 115,255 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 115,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 107,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 96,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,313 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,246 miles

rear brake disc's slightly worn.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 74,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake disc's slightly worn.

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 FPK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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