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KL08 OVZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,621 mi
Last recorded148,621 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 OVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 148,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 140,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 129,904 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 118,690 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 118,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 107,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2013 102,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2013 102,295 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,167 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,626 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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KL08 OVZ 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 80%.

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 KL08 OVZ, 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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KL08 OVZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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