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MJ08 MXS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,482 mi
Last recorded53,482 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 MXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,482 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 53,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,644 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 49,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 42,098 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,595 miles

front brake discs corroding (inner face)

slight play in rack arms

Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,106 miles

damage to os sill

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,286 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 19,286 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 13,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 10,410 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,122 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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MJ08 MXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ08 MXS, 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 MJ08 MXS registered?

MJ08 MXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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