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ND08 VHN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,210 mi
Last recorded124,210 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 VHN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 124,210 miles

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 124,209 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,939 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 111,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE & REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 79,448 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin est 3000 left (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel,very slight resistance to movement,recomend investigation

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin est 4/6000 left (3.5.1g)

recommend new wipers

Fail 3 Mar 2018 79,448 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin est 3000 left (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel,very slight resistance to movement,recomend investigation

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin est 4/6000 left (3.5.1g)

recommend new wipers

Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 55,890 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 55,890 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2015 51,060 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 44,604 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 37,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 31,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,524 miles

Front discs pitted

Rear discs scored

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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ND08 VHN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND08 VHN, 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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ND08 VHN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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