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N88 PHW

2012 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Alfa Romeo 15972,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 PHW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 129,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,530 miles

Bonnet release lever missing, cable deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake only just made min requirements

Fail 14 Aug 2020 120,530 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake only just made min requirements

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,392 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,003 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,787 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N88 PHW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 72,040 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 N88 PHW, 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 14 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N88 PHW registered?

N88 PHW is a 2012 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is N88 PHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 PHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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