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BJ58 EKW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,143 mi
Last recorded94,143 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EKW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,143 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 94,143 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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BJ58 EKW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ58 EKW, 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 BJ58 EKW registered?

BJ58 EKW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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