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HV08 KBX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,820 mi
Last recorded116,820 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2019 116,820 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 88,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,859 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,813 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

fault with tow bar electrics stop light and rear fog lamp will fail mot from april 2012

n/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split

Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,637 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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HV08 KBX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV08 KBX, 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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HV08 KBX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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