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MA57 OTH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,958 mi
Last recorded153,958 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 OTH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 153,958 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 143,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 131,169 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 13 Dec 2010 107,282 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 107,282 miles

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

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

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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MA57 OTH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MA57 OTH, 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 MA57 OTH registered?

MA57 OTH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is MA57 OTH safe to buy?

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