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OY08 MTV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,461 mi
Last recorded50,461 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 MTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 50,461 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 48,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,043 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 47,043 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 44,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,442 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,747 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,413 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,910 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 2014 19,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,236 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 14,236 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 11,496 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 11,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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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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OY08 MTV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OY08 MTV, 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 OY08 MTV registered?

OY08 MTV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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