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MD08 CWO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,131 mi
Last recorded137,131 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 CWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 137,131 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 133,262 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 133,262 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 128,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 117,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 112,677 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 88,183 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,520 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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MD08 CWO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MD08 CWO, 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 MD08 CWO registered?

MD08 CWO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is MD08 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD08 CWO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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