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P70 TPP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,212 mi
Last recorded121,212 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 TPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 121,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 121,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,683 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 116,104 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 102,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,252 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,668 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 76,173 miles

Bonnet lever broken

Clutch biting point very low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Unable to check wheel/ tyre due to binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Unable to check wheel/ tyre due to binding

Service light on

Fail 3 Oct 2018 75,941 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet lever broken

Clutch biting point very low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Unable to check wheel/ tyre due to binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Unable to check wheel/ tyre due to binding

Service light on

Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,848 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,919 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 63,919 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,192 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,565 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,993 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 35,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,738 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 28 Nov 2011 19,616 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 15,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,736 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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P70 TPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P70 TPP, 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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P70 TPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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