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DN08 ZKZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,603 mi
Last recorded143,603 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 ZKZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 143,603 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2017 143,600 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 125,874 miles

Nail in N/s rear tyre

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

Windscreen cracked outside of drivers view

Pass 29 May 2015 108,855 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,256 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,253 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZKZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZKZ, 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 ZKZ registered?

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

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