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ML58 XOD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,311 mi
Last recorded162,311 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 XOD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 162,311 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing lower on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 162,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing lower on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 147,945 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

front suspension arms rear bushes perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 134,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,521 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 119,405 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,359 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,281 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 81,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,144 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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ML58 XOD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XOD, 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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ML58 XOD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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