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RV08 XCL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,597 mi
Last recorded158,597 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XCL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 158,597 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 152,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 152,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 136,738 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 136,690 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 131,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 131,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 127,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 116,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 106,179 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 106,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 95,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

heat sheild fouling propshaft and exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,848 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 79,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside park brake effort weak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,719 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 63,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,253 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,855 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 33,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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RV08 XCL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV08 XCL, 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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RV08 XCL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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