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RA08 ONP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,053 mi
Last recorded136,053 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 ONP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 136,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,824 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 121,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 110,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 110,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,134 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,134 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2014 89,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,322 miles

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,219 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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RA08 ONP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RA08 ONP, 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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RA08 ONP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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