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OE08 GYZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,570 mi
Last recorded120,570 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 GYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 106,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,204 miles

both front upper wish bone arm ball joint dust covers holed

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,627 miles

eml light on

Fail 13 Apr 2013 53,627 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,592 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,726 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted on n/s/r

front pads low

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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OE08 GYZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OE08 GYZ, 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 OE08 GYZ registered?

OE08 GYZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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