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TG51 GER

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,298 mi
Last recorded68,298 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTG51 GER
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 68,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S + N/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,737 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 4 of 10 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 59,735 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Nov 2019 57,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,244 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,307 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 49,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Wheel nut(s) missing all of each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,624 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 43,960 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,360 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 29,519 miles

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

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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TG51 GER is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TG51 GER, 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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TG51 GER is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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