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GP08 AVJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,741 mi
Last recorded96,741 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 AVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 96,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,697 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre very close to the legal limit

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,566 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 66,566 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,852 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,340 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,319 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,474 miles

wear on front discs

Fail 26 May 2011 32,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

wear on front discs

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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GP08 AVJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GP08 AVJ, 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 GP08 AVJ registered?

GP08 AVJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is GP08 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 AVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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