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2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,946 mi
Last recorded113,946 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 BUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 113,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 103,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 103,409 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 958,866 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 95,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 88,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,190 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 86,148 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 80,039 miles

both front tyre's bold on the inside edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,448 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 73,410 miles

DASH ILLUMINATION / INFO SCREEN EFFECTED BY INDICATORS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 67,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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BN58 BUF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN58 BUF, 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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BN58 BUF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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