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RF08 EWV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,021 mi
Last recorded157,021 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 157,021 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,486 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 138,004 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 138,002 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 130,996 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 118,438 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,251 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,098 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 84,098 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,250 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,737 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,620 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 51,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 33,266 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 33,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RF08 EWV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF08 EWV, 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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RF08 EWV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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