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RJ08 YDV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,139 mi
Last recorded61,139 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YDV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,926 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,839 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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RJ08 YDV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJ08 YDV, 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 RJ08 YDV registered?

RJ08 YDV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is RJ08 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 YDV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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