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MK08 FRC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 76,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,037 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 63,798 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 63,798 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 60,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 57,038 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 57,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also,multiple nails and wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,533 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 50,532 miles

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

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 13 Feb 2016 45,768 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2015 42,611 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2015 42,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,847 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 39,847 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2013 37,312 miles

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 1 Mar 2012 35,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,429 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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MK08 FRC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK08 FRC, 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 MK08 FRC registered?

MK08 FRC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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