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BF08 NCO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,812 mi
Last recorded108,812 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,696 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,378 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly when rotated by hand

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 99,183 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 99,183 miles

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

nearside front washer jet blocked

rear brakes binding, handbrake not fully releasing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 96,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,922 miles

Rear brakes binding very slightly

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Jun 2011 87,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding very slightly

Slight oil leak from engine

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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BF08 NCO 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF08 NCO, 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 BF08 NCO registered?

BF08 NCO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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