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RV08 YZB

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,984 mi
Last recorded118,984 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 118,984 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 118,984 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 118,984 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 115,647 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,651 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 111,651 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,190 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 106,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,080 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,238 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,600 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,511 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,433 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,171 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,071 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,456 miles

rear tyre's wearing low on inner edge's

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,156 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 8 Mar 2011 41,315 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 YZB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

RV08 YZB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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