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RX08 KKJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,422 mi
Last recorded89,422 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 KKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,422 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 83,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,961 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,402 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 76,825 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake calliper handbrake return lever sticking on

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 12 Sep 2018 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake calliper handbrake return lever sticking on

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,432 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,413 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,154 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,211 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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RX08 KKJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RX08 KKJ, 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 RX08 KKJ registered?

RX08 KKJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is RX08 KKJ safe to buy?

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