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RV08 YYX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,084 mi
Last recorded158,084 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YYX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 158,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 151,919 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 151,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 132,240 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 205,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,180 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 125,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated top broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,391 miles

under tray x baby seats fitted / nail in o/s/f tyre / front plate / n/s/f pad wire rubbing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 186,839 miles

edge wear front tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2014 180,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2013 174,803 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 174,771 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 18 Jun 2012 168,449 miles

both front tyres inner shoulders worn away and tread depth at 2.5mm

Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,537 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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RV08 YYX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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