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AP57 MXU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 MXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 135,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 130,848 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 121,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 110,192 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 110,191 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,655 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 77,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear indicator faded slightly

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush splitting from the outer casing

Offside front strut to front lower arm mounting bush splitting from the centre pin

Pass 27 Dec 2012 65,068 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 31,311 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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AP57 MXU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP57 MXU, 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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AP57 MXU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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