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YC08 VRX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,687 mi
Last recorded84,687 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,687 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 11 Dec 2015 72,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,917 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2014 68,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 61,362 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 53,720 miles

rear brakes out of balance.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,600 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 22,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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YC08 VRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC08 VRX, 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 YC08 VRX registered?

YC08 VRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is YC08 VRX safe to buy?

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