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AV08 GVF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,972 mi
Last recorded169,972 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 169,972 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 155,166 miles

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)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 140,461 miles

Oil leak ()

engine mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 130,139 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 128,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 120,167 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 108,741 miles

slight play in n/s/r drop-link

Pass 1 May 2012 88,881 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight wear in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,161 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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AV08 GVF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 AV08 GVF, 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 AV08 GVF registered?

AV08 GVF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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