MOT Status
ValidMileage
152,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust close to rear subframe(knocking) (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AG08 FXE?
You can check the full history of AG08 FXE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AG08 FXE registered?
AG08 FXE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.
Is AG08 FXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AG08 FXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AG08 FXE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AG08 FXE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.