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TM05 COM

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,164 mi
Last recorded111,164 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM05 COM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2014 111,164 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Dec 2014 111,164 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2013 93,649 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,137 miles

oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,137 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak at rear of engine

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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TM05 COM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel 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 TM05 COM, 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 TM05 COM registered?

TM05 COM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for TM05 COM 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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