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YG08 FRF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,980 mi
Last recorded130,980 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 130,980 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 123,504 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 123,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front nsf brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 112,393 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 112,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,616 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 100,575 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 100,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,437 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,505 miles

o/s front tyre scrubbing

n/s front tyre sidewall split

n/s rear tyre nail close to 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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YG08 FRF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc 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 YG08 FRF, 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 YG08 FRF registered?

YG08 FRF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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