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GJ08 FRN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 86,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe & front to rear suspension components slightly surface corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 81,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 78,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 73,416 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 64,044 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 54,001 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 53,997 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 46,166 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 39,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 39,242 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 31,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 25,434 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 FRN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FRN, 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 GJ08 FRN registered?

GJ08 FRN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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