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PEZ 3226

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

217,584 mi
Last recorded217,584 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 3226
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 217,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2016 119,777 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 106,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,893 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 106,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

engine cover / floor tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,716 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,992 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,265 miles

Offside 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
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PEZ 3226 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PEZ 3226, 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 PEZ 3226 registered?

PEZ 3226 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is PEZ 3226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEZ 3226 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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