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GP08 NDE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,893 mi
Last recorded176,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 176,893 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 176,703 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 166,507 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 166,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 166,090 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 153,921 miles

reverse lamp not working

Fail 2 Jul 2018 153,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Jun 2017 146,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 146,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 132,643 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 120,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,399 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 104,968 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,095 miles

n/s/r handbrake sticking

slight play in n/s/r damper

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,639 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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GP08 NDE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NDE, 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 NDE registered?

GP08 NDE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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