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DN08 MZP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,397 mi
Last recorded72,397 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 MZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,397 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,538 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,388 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,185 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 45,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,633 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,259 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear sensor wire broke

Fail 8 Apr 2014 36,120 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear sensor wire broke

Pass 22 Apr 2013 29,254 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,714 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,249 miles

tow bar bolts touching rear silencers

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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DN08 MZP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN08 MZP, 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 DN08 MZP registered?

DN08 MZP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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