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RA08 OPW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,154 mi
Last recorded152,154 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OPW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 152,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear section deteriorated

sills & underside corroded at slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2024 152,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear section deteriorated

sills & underside corroded at slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2023 142,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills/inner wings at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded eg shocks, springs, both subframes, rear arms etc

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexible deteriorated

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear sills corroded

various suspension components corroded eg front/rear subframes, shocks, rear arms etc

Pass 9 Feb 2021 123,881 miles

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion rear sills

slight fluctuation on o/s/f brake test

various brake pipes corroding under coating

various suspension components corroded eg front/rear subframes, shocks, rear arms etc

Pass 10 Feb 2020 116,505 miles

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in brake pipes under paint

slight corrosion in suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,383 miles

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

Offside Front sidelight dull

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

Offside Rear inner side light not weorking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brakes slightly binding on

engine and under tray covers fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,595 miles

both rear brake slightly sticky

slight movement front suspension arm bushes

slight wear both front and rear discs and pads

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Front tyre on wear limit 225/50/17 98y

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

slight movement both front upper suspension arms bushes

slight wear all brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2015 70,514 miles

rear tyres worn (soon)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 70,513 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn (soon)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S Tyre valves perished

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 OPW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPW, 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 OPW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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