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DU58 UXP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,787 mi
Last recorded115,787 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 115,787 miles

Battery security

Fail 17 May 2017 115,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Battery security

Pass 7 Oct 2016 114,969 miles

Front power steering pump noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2016 114,969 miles

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

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

Front power steering pump noisy

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,656 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2015 110,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 107,078 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 107,074 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,420 miles

nearside & offside rear brakes binding slightly just meets MOT standards

Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,145 miles

Front wheel bearing(s)noisy on road test

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

Noise in nearside bottom ball joint area on lock to lock check but no play found

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,740 miles

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

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 UXP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 DU58 UXP, 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 DU58 UXP registered?

DU58 UXP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is DU58 UXP safe to buy?

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