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OE57 RKX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,003 mi
Last recorded134,003 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 RKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 134,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 122,469 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 99,256 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 991,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,567 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 89,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 82,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 72,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,989 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,579 miles

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

n/s front fog light smashed

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 RKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE57 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

OE57 RKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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