MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS APROX 3 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS APROX 3 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake only just passed, requires adjustment
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front sidelight dim
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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R17 FCE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 R17 FCE, 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 R17 FCE registered?
R17 FCE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 November 2008.
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