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ML08 POU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,957 mi
Last recorded78,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 POU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,957 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 61,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2012 61,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,265 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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ML08 POU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML08 POU, 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 ML08 POU registered?

ML08 POU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is ML08 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML08 POU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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