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MD08 ODG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,515 mi
Last recorded151,515 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 ODG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 151,515 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,842 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 125,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,759 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,236 miles

front brake pads worn to excess

rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 93,962 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,051 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,662 miles

front tyres 75% worn

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,411 miles

Offside front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Jul 2011 48,532 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 ODG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

MD08 ODG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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