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RE08 BLZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,439 mi
Last recorded142,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 BLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 142,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 135,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 135,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 135,275 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 135,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 131,626 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 131,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 119,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 92,320 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,127 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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RE08 BLZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE08 BLZ, 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 RE08 BLZ registered?

RE08 BLZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 BLZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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