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NH57 MBX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,037 mi
Last recorded131,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 MBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 131,037 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,331 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 124,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,592 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2014 117,592 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 111,343 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,016 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 105,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

nearside rear disc corroded slightly.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,452 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 78,213 miles

Front discs pitted inside edge

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

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

Rear discs worn

Fail 30 Dec 2010 78,186 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)

Front discs pitted inside edge

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

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

Rear discs worn

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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NH57 MBX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NH57 MBX, 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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NH57 MBX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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