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MK08 FSJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,314 mi
Last recorded151,314 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,314 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

zero emissions

Pass 13 Dec 2019 141,807 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 141,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush slight play

Offside Front wishbone rear bush slight play

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

Offside Rear trailing arm slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2018 133,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,986 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 121,986 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,442 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,518 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 76,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,062 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,497 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,914 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 FSJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FSJ, 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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MK08 FSJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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