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LD08 BUH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,163 mi
Last recorded105,163 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 105,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,924 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 103,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 102,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 101,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,626 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 100,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,286 miles

Nearside front brake wear sensor rubbing on wheel

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,984 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 97,984 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,298 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,298 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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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LD08 BUH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LD08 BUH, 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 LD08 BUH registered?

LD08 BUH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LD08 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 BUH shows 15 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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