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BG58 NKM

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,755 mi
Last recorded125,755 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 NKM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2018 125,755 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Feb 2018 125,755 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,369 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 107,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,654 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,910 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,304 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 76,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,527 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Sep 2012 69,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 54,394 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,393 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BG58 NKM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BG58 NKM, 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 BG58 NKM registered?

BG58 NKM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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