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2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,710 mi
Last recorded200,710 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 NSW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 200,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 200,710 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 194,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 194,029 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 185,840 miles

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))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 185,637 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 175,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 166,808 miles

Nearside The parking brake only just met the the legal requirement

Pass 17 Feb 2021 155,863 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 155,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 149,204 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 148,810 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 138,519 miles

underbody corrosion to floor area and components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 127,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 117,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,810 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 104,536 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 104,536 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 97,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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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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