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TEZ 5974

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,721 mi
Last recorded153,721 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 5974
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 153,721 miles

propshaft bush/mount slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2014 143,721 miles

F Tyres badly worn on inner edges

Trace of coolant leak at top of reservoir

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 143,721 miles

F Tyres badly worn on inner edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trace of coolant leak at top of reservoir

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 125,273 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY SEPARATED.

NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK SLIGHTLY WORN.

PROP-SHAFT CENTRE BEARING DAMAGED.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 84,177 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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TEZ 5974 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TEZ 5974, 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 TEZ 5974 registered?

TEZ 5974 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is TEZ 5974 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEZ 5974 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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