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RY08 VHV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,816 mi
Last recorded59,816 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 VHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 59,816 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 59,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,183 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 56,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 44,745 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,976 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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RY08 VHV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY08 VHV, 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 RY08 VHV registered?

RY08 VHV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is RY08 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 VHV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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