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RA57 XAY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,240 mi
Last recorded126,240 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 XAY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,240 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 126,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 118,835 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 118,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,710 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre s perished

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2012 90,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre s perished

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,010 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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RA57 XAY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA57 XAY, 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 RA57 XAY registered?

RA57 XAY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is RA57 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 XAY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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