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MT58 EGD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 EGD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,645 miles

Engine Cover Fitted & Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 21 Jan 2016 87,645 miles

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

Engine Cover Fitted & Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Getting Low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,050 miles

All Road Wheels Have Slight Damage

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

Engien Cover Fitted & Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Of Sill Has Slight Dent

Some Minor Chips In Windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,708 miles

front tyres 3mm

Fail 24 Jan 2014 63,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear discs worn

front tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,783 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 40,901 miles

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

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

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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MT58 EGD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT58 EGD, 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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MT58 EGD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for MT58 EGD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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