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OE08 XZT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,745 mi
Last recorded100,745 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 XZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 100,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 89,695 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 89,695 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 85,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 80,475 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 80,340 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 74,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 69,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside washer jet not spraying fully

offside front wheel arch liner coming away

rear no plate water marked

Pass 29 May 2012 69,268 miles

nearside washer jet not spraying fully

offside front wheel arch liner coming away

rear no plate water marked

Pass 24 May 2011 59,169 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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OE08 XZT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE08 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

OE08 XZT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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