MOT Status
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200,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached Radiator lower mount (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear obstruction of the registration plate
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside The parking brake only just met the the legal requirement
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are in very poor condition on the inner faces, pad not working on all of the face as a result, strongly advise to replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front upper control arms have worn/torn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front undertrays not fully secure
Nearside Front wing area has damage but isnt revealing any really sharp edges/protrusions
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both rear shock absorbers, lower springs seats are corroded
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
dmf noisy
Emissions not tested due oil level being to high and the fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel system component leaking water in fuel sensor on the bottom of the diesel filter has a slow but constant leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up also has excess play (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are in very poor condition on the inner faces, pad not working on all of the face as a result, strongly advise to replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front upper control arms have worn/torn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front undertrays not fully secure
Nearside Front wing area has damage but isnt revealing any really sharp edges/protrusions
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes dragging on (1.2.1 (f))
Rear both rear shock absorbers, lower springs seats are corroded
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
dmf noisy
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces pitted x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces pitted x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
underbody corrosion to floor area and components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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N26 NSW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 N26 NSW, 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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N26 NSW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 6 December 2008.
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