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VX08 OEU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,866 mi
Last recorded97,866 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 OEU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 97,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 97,863 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 94,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,607 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,246 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,245 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,990 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,981 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,758 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,761 miles

front outter brake pads appear worn

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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VX08 OEU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX08 OEU, 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 VX08 OEU registered?

VX08 OEU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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