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MM08 VHW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,388 mi
Last recorded162,388 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 VHW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 162,388 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 158,609 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 158,609 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 153,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 142,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 142,169 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 125,922 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 125,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,790 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,854 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,342 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,342 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,365 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner edge at 2 to 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,358 miles

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

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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MM08 VHW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MM08 VHW, 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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MM08 VHW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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