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AG08 FWZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,639 mi
Last recorded124,639 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FWZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 124,639 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,985 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 103,511 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 96,312 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 96,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,278 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,207 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 FWZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AG08 FWZ, 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 AG08 FWZ registered?

AG08 FWZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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