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HK08 GNZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,522 mi
Last recorded23,522 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 GNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,522 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 21,028 miles

All four brake discs are corroded

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear tyre tread depths are low and they are more than ten years old

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

The front subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

The rear subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

The rear trailing arms are heavily corroded

The windscreen has a crack nearside at the bottom in the swept area but not in the drivers vision

Fail 3 May 2018 21,028 miles

All four brake discs are corroded

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear tyre tread depths are low and they are more than ten years old

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

The front subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

The rear subframe and suspension components are heavily corroded

The rear trailing arms are heavily corroded

The windscreen has a crack nearside at the bottom in the swept area but not in the drivers vision

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 13,566 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 13,566 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

hand brake is on limit of having,"no reserve travel".

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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HK08 GNZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK08 GNZ, 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 HK08 GNZ registered?

HK08 GNZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is HK08 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 GNZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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