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RE08 BVC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,935 mi
Last recorded100,935 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 BVC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 100,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lamps not working

Fail 10 Jul 2026 100,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 9 Jul 2025 99,147 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Jul 2025 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 93,716 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,614 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 88,164 miles

hand brake only just reached minimum requierment

Pass 20 Apr 2020 86,698 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 86,698 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake only just reached minimum requirement

Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,409 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 69,409 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,659 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 64,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,818 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,465 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 58,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mil light on

Pass 31 May 2011 51,828 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 BVC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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