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GP08 NCJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,362 mi
Last recorded211,362 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 211,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 199,956 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 199,696 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 187,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 166,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2015 166,343 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 142,577 miles

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

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 20 May 2013 128,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 118,106 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 118,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Bonnet release arm stiff

Slight noise from nearside front wheel hub area when spinning wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,099 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,099 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GP08 NCJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GP08 NCJ, 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 GP08 NCJ registered?

GP08 NCJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is GP08 NCJ safe to buy?

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