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OV08 YPH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,601 mi
Last recorded133,601 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 YPH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,601 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 128,795 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Repaired chip to front windscreen outside of zone A - 10mm (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,886 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,851 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 106,851 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 94,339 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake peddle creeping slightley

nearside and offside front tyres are balding on the inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2014 93,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake peddle creeping slightley

nearside and offside front tyres are balding on the inner edges

rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 28 May 2013 82,391 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 75,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,476 miles

under tray damaged

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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OV08 YPH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV08 YPH, 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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OV08 YPH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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