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RE08 BSX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,134 mi
Last recorded86,134 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 BSX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 86,134 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 84,153 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,508 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 67,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,131 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 42,525 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 42,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,343 miles

Both front tyres are low on inside edge

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

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

Slight bind on both rear wheels

Fail 20 Apr 2011 31,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,699 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 BSX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSX, 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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RE08 BSX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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