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YF08 KCG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,474 mi
Last recorded77,474 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 KCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,474 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,498 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

E.M.L on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,459 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,712 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f has 2 nails in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,979 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,932 miles

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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YF08 KCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF08 KCG, 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 YF08 KCG registered?

YF08 KCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 KCG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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