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HG08 KFO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,325 mi
Last recorded145,325 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 KFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 145,325 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 145,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 139,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 1.6 mm inside worn (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Parking brake just met minimum requirement (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 107,776 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,153 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low

nearside park brake lever not fully reterning to stop

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2013 95,150 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both rear tyres are wearing low

nearside park brake lever not fully reterning to stop

offside front tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,941 miles

engine under tray poor/damaged

front lower arm rear bushes perished

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,840 miles

n/s/f tyre small cut

small chip n/s/f screen

Fail 12 Aug 2011 64,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre small cut

small chip n/s/f screen

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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HG08 KFO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG08 KFO, 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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HG08 KFO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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