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RF57 XZG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 XZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,033 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,983 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,983 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 56,462 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,884 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 3 Feb 2011 34,859 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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RF57 XZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for RF57 XZG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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