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AV08 DLX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Bronze Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,084 mi
Last recorded133,084 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 133,084 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill - covered. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill - covered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 130,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres @ 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 128,181 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly misshaped around inner shoulders.

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 20 Jul 2021 128,179 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Rough when turning. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking H/P Pipe on top of Pump. (2.1.5 (a))

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly misshaped around inner shoulders.

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Jul 2020 126,752 miles

oil weep

rear tyres worn on inner edges and low

Pass 1 Aug 2019 124,245 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 120,225 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,344 miles

No emissions detected

Pass 4 Mar 2016 108,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,119 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (not in measured area )

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 98,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (not in measured area )

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wear ridge both front brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2013 88,605 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,541 miles

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

advise both front tyre walls slightly damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2011 70,053 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 70,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV08 DLX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Bronze with a 2,387cc 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 AV08 DLX, 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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AV08 DLX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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