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ML58 XND

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,490 mi
Last recorded113,490 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 XND
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2015 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak

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

eml on

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 103,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2011 77,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,617 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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ML58 XND is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ML58 XND, 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 ML58 XND registered?

ML58 XND is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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