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FN58 YAH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,945 mi
Last recorded47,945 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 YAH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 47,945 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 47,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 42,552 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 42,531 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,399 miles

childseat fitted to offside rear seat belt

hid headlights fitted

hid headlights fitted but have no cleaning device

hid headlights fitted but have no self levelling device fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,758 miles

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

childseat fitted to offside rear seat belt

nearside front tyre worn on inside edges of tyre very low

offside rear tyre tread worn on inside edges

Pass 24 Dec 2012 28,810 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre misshaped worn inner edge

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,029 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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FN58 YAH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN58 YAH, 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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FN58 YAH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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