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RV58 DVT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,767 mi
Last recorded106,767 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 DVT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 106,767 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 106,764 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,592 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 87,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,632 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,621 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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RV58 DVT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV58 DVT, 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 RV58 DVT registered?

RV58 DVT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is RV58 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 DVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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