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SM57 VSY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,373 mi
Last recorded56,373 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 VSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,373 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,373 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,475 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge advice replacing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,043 miles

all four tyres wearing low on edges

offside front tyre inner sealing bead starting to split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 20,643 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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SM57 VSY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM57 VSY, 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 SM57 VSY registered?

SM57 VSY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is SM57 VSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 VSY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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