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V27 OCE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,419 mi
Last recorded108,419 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV27 OCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 108,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 99,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,882 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 95,725 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 95,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 84,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 74,165 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 65,562 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,105 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2019 59,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

pas steering noisy ,outer sills covered

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 54,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,727 miles

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

brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2017 48,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,653 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,336 miles

OSF Tyre worn on inner edge.

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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V27 OCE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V27 OCE, 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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V27 OCE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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