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NC08 CYW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,763 mi
Last recorded123,763 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 CYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 123,763 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,406 miles

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2020 119,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2019 110,815 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 123,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,143 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 97,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,365 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 78,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 46,783 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 35,764 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 35,483 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 23,590 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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NC08 CYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NC08 CYW, 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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What year was NC08 CYW registered?

NC08 CYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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