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GJ57 FYP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,545 mi
Last recorded112,545 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 112,545 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 94,075 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 74,173 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,243 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,173 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 51,966 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 51,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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GJ57 FYP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ57 FYP, 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 GJ57 FYP registered?

GJ57 FYP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is GJ57 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 FYP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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