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AN08 ZXR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 ZXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 97,209 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Foglight lens cracked.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 corners. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 87,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,065 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 87,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,253 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,253 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 45,956 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,512 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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AN08 ZXR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AN08 ZXR, 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 AN08 ZXR registered?

AN08 ZXR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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