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RA08 VWC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,928 mi
Last recorded145,928 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 VWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 May 2019 145,928 miles

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))

parking brake performance just meet requirements advise check

Pass 9 May 2018 141,030 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,030 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,245 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VWC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

RA08 VWC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is RA08 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 VWC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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