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BN58 BUJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,602 mi
Last recorded119,602 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 119,602 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 119,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 118,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

low emmiter

Fail 2 Jan 2019 118,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 91,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,601 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,546 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working light out put very dim. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face excessive wear. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face excessive wear. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,776 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,214 miles

All four tyres nearing minimum tread depth.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,127 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,072 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,603 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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BN58 BUJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BN58 BUJ, 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 BUJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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