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RF57 XZC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,368 mi
Last recorded165,368 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 XZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 165,368 miles

Offside 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 21 Aug 2015 161,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 151,023 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 142,742 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small tear in r/n/s/tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,659 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Jan 2011 85,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads low

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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RF57 XZC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF57 XZC, 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 RF57 XZC registered?

RF57 XZC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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The MOT history for RF57 XZC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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