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DN08 NZS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,270 mi
Last recorded136,270 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 NZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 136,270 miles

diff noisy

Offside windscreen cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2016 111,813 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 111,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,981 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,341 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Sep 2013 79,305 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,861 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 53,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 NZS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN08 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

DN08 NZS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DN08 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 NZS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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