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NU08 YFD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,034 mi
Last recorded136,034 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YFD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 136,034 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 136,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fractured, Rear on Y-Split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Mount, 1x Rubber Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 129,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 129,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 129,214 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,308 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 107,308 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Central Front Lower engine stabaliser bush split/seperated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,149 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 10 Sep 2014 75,902 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 75,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,325 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 62,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,886 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 50,886 miles

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

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 16 Jun 2011 39,075 miles

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

both o/s brake discs corroded (surface only)

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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NU08 YFD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU08 YFD, 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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NU08 YFD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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