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GP08 NDF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,580 mi
Last recorded132,580 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 NDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 132,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,626 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,673 miles

Front no plate cracked.

All four tyre treads close to legal limit, nail in offside rear.

Exhaust cracked / corroded towards rear, but secure, very slight blow.

Nearside front wing repeater lamp bulb fading to clear.

Parking brake not locking up on either rear wheel.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 105,105 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 105,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,687 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush split but not to excess

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 98,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower suspension arm rear bush split but not to excess

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,812 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 85,864 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Pass 24 Dec 2015 83,512 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 80,679 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 80,679 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,722 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 72,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,998 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 59,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,092 miles

exhaust heat shield damaged

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 NDF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc 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 NDF, 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 NDF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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