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SL08 FVP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,117 mi
Last recorded75,117 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 75,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,452 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 52,482 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 52,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 52,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 47,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,225 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 43,984 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,393 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,418 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 16,784 miles

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

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)

front tyres worn on inside edges

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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SL08 FVP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL08 FVP, 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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SL08 FVP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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