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NT08 DPU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,276 mi
Last recorded198,276 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 DPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 198,276 miles

NO REVERSE LIGHT

REAR PADS LOW

Fail 18 Nov 2017 198,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NO REVERSE LIGHT

REAR PADS LOW

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL4 TYRES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 181,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 179,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 175,567 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 175,567 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 9 May 2014 163,111 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 128,285 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 4 May 2012 94,222 miles

front discs worn

Pass 14 May 2011 68,412 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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NT08 DPU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NT08 DPU, 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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NT08 DPU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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