CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV58 PHJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,910 mi
Last recorded130,910 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 PHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 130,910 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,329 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,443 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge, advise replacement

parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,032 miles

MIL lamp is on

Fail 21 Jul 2017 102,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

MIL lamp is on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 64,383 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,278 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo 159 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV58 PHJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV58 PHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV58 PHJ?

You can check the full history of OV58 PHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV58 PHJ registered?

OV58 PHJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is OV58 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 PHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV58 PHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV58 PHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.