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RF08 TUJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,187 mi
Last recorded134,187 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 TUJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 134,187 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 134,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 126,169 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 123,784 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 123,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,151 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 110,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 110,968 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Injector pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-40-19 Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,500 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 107,500 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

front top ball joints creaking slightly but no play

front tyres worn on inside edges

steering rack has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2017 100,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

front top ball joints creaking slightly but no play

front tyres worn on inside edges

steering rack has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2016 93,047 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 93,027 miles

Steering rack gaiter split Near side (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,591 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,508 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,430 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,128 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 TUJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RF08 TUJ, 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 RF08 TUJ registered?

RF08 TUJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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