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RV58 KRO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

243,199 mi
Last recorded243,199 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 KRO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 243,199 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 230,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 217,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 197,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 178,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 157,167 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 157,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 134,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 111,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 14 Sep 2013 86,236 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,386 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 48,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KRO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RV58 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

RV58 KRO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is RV58 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 KRO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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