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DU58 UXE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,011 mi
Last recorded192,011 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 UXE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 192,011 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 188,621 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 184,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 178,463 miles

Front Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2018 171,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 167,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 163,264 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 159,356 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 154,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 142,035 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 141,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 130,434 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 130,146 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,829 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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DU58 UXE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU58 UXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU58 UXE registered?

DU58 UXE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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The MOT history for DU58 UXE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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