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OE57 FOA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,652 mi
Last recorded100,652 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 FOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 100,652 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 100,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,813 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,473 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 87,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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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OE57 FOA 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 OE57 FOA, 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 OE57 FOA registered?

OE57 FOA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is OE57 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE57 FOA 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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