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GP08 NCN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,159 mi
Last recorded150,159 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 150,159 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle Brocken still releases bonnet latch

front to back underbody rust non-excessive

Pass 23 Jul 2021 146,248 miles

Bonnet handle demounted from side fitting area

Pass 27 Jul 2020 141,680 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 141,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 138,116 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 132,963 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 129,046 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 125,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 118,069 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 117,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,336 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 108,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 165,590 miles

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 20 Jun 2012 98,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 98,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,232 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 74,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NCN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GP08 NCN, 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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GP08 NCN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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