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AB08 DBN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,208 mi
Last recorded178,208 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 178,208 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 178,200 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 156,985 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 19 Jan 2016 145,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 133,080 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 133,076 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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AB08 DBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB08 DBN, 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 AB08 DBN registered?

AB08 DBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 DBN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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