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HG08 YPV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,313 mi
Last recorded156,313 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 156,313 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 148,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 143,493 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 137,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 134,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 132,833 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 132,831 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 122,869 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 122,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

child seats fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,886 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 107,616 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 90,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,496 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,172 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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HG08 YPV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPV, 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 HG08 YPV registered?

HG08 YPV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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