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PY08 GLZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,744 mi
Last recorded163,744 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 GLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 163,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 152,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test expired tax disc holder removed prior to test. ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 131,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 131,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,136 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,065 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 90,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on iner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,522 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 67,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,003 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,952 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

hand brake cable gator split

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,557 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,570 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,570 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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PY08 GLZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY08 GLZ, 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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PY08 GLZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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