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RV08 YYH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,983 mi
Last recorded141,983 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 141,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2021 139,721 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 125,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 125,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,173 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 114,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2016 103,655 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,796 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,579 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 68,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,408 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jun 2011 38,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV08 YYH, 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 RV08 YYH registered?

RV08 YYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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