MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
odd wheeles on front
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake has slight bind
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake has slight bind
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake has slight bind
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front pads low
front pads low
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA08 GXX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 RA08 GXX, 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 RA08 GXX registered?
RA08 GXX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 July 2008.
Is RA08 GXX safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA08 GXX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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