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AG08 FXE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,527 mi
Last recorded152,527 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FXE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 152,527 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 149,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 146,824 miles

Coolant leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Rear suspension components and underbody corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 144,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 8 Oct 2021 139,687 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust close to rear subframe(knocking) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

suspension squeaking/knocking on front of vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2020 137,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

suspension squeaking/knocking on front of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2018 126,610 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

suspension squeaking/knocking on front of vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2018 126,287 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

suspension squeaking/knocking on front of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2017 115,507 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 115,504 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake imbalance

n/side rear parking brake low performance

parking brake only just met requirments

rear discs heavily corroded and worn

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,419 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2014 96,003 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 96,003 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,264 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,267 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 13 Jun 2011 41,602 miles

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

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 FXE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

AG08 FXE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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