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NJ08 WEA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,350 mi
Last recorded136,350 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 WEA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 136,350 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 136,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 107,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 93,501 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 93,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S O/S (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT CUT N/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,590 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,927 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 23,361 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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NJ08 WEA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NJ08 WEA, 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 NJ08 WEA registered?

NJ08 WEA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for NJ08 WEA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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