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NL58 YEF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,741 mi
Last recorded95,741 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 YEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,741 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 95,741 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,494 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,576 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 58,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre close to the outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 45,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 31,028 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 31,028 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,389 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 16,389 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NL58 YEF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL58 YEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL58 YEF registered?

NL58 YEF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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