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GP08 AVT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,584 mi
Last recorded95,584 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 AVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 95,584 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 95,568 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,674 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 87,664 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,116 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 76,812 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 76,812 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 74,807 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 74,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,484 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,246 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,929 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,456 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 31,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,675 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,411 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 AVT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AVT, 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 AVT registered?

GP08 AVT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for GP08 AVT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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