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ND08 VKT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,673 mi
Last recorded101,673 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 VKT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 101,673 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,673 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,057 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 66,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,431 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

some front brake imbalance,= 16%

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,226 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

some front brake imbalance,= 16%

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,788 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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ND08 VKT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ND08 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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