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P33 GJS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,948 mi
Last recorded111,948 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 GJS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,948 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,987 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 99,798 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 85,713 miles

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

bothside front brake pad/s inner face worn thin.

offside front head lamp aim/patteern not very defined.

offside rear parking brake low on efficiency,compare nearside.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,837 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 74,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,670 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 62,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,854 miles

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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P33 GJS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P33 GJS, 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 P33 GJS registered?

P33 GJS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is P33 GJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 GJS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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