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AG08 FWR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,916 mi
Last recorded235,916 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 235,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under neath vehicle front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine stabizer bar mount back of engine area bush worn movement

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top / back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass loose in holder

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sun visor missing

Rear Heat shield loose round fuel tank area above exhaust system

Subframe corroded front / rear / all suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle / chassis rails both sides inner sill panels both sides / side skirts fitted above sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 235,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear broken hole cracked near hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under neath vehicle front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine stabizer bar mount back of engine area bush worn movement

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top / back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass loose in holder

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively pads and discs discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sun visor missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Heat shield loose round fuel tank area above exhaust system

Subframe corroded front / rear / all suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle / chassis rails both sides inner sill panels both sides / side skirts fitted above sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 223,440 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has some sidewall damage

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2024 210,283 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 210,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 196,728 miles

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sump to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 196,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sump to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 184,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Feb 2022 184,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2021 173,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 164,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 164,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 150,879 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 150,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,382 miles

Nearside mirror slightly insecure and not aimed along the side of the vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2018 139,382 miles

Nearside mirror slightly insecure and not aimed along the side of the vehicle

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 128,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,184 miles

all tyres worn low in edges.

remains of cv joint grease around n/s/f hub from previous repair.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,567 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside track rod ends have had heat applied, but not excessive

Fail 3 Feb 2014 85,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside track rod ends have had heat applied, but not excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes slightly binding

slight wear in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,834 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,167 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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AG08 FWR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AG08 FWR, 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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AG08 FWR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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