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AO08 UCU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,950 mi
Last recorded70,950 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 70,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2017 67,360 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,102 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 63,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2015 58,151 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,067 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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AO08 UCU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel 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 AO08 UCU, 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 AO08 UCU registered?

AO08 UCU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 UCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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