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NL08 WRR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,211 mi
Last recorded136,211 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 WRR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 136,211 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

engine management light on

Fail 15 Aug 2016 136,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2015 132,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 132,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,953 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 119,905 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2011 117,906 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 116,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front brake disc signs of over heating

power steering system noisey.

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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NL08 WRR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL08 WRR, 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 NL08 WRR registered?

NL08 WRR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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