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AV08 VVZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,871 mi
Last recorded182,871 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VVZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 182,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills corroded but not excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 177,469 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 167,100 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 167,100 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2019 161,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 154,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 146,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading just met requirements

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 146,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake reading just met requirements

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 143,039 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 143,039 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 111,125 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 110,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,560 miles

both front tyres wearing low and wearing at inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 94,452 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 VVZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VVZ, 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 VVZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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