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NX08 FGE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,697 mi
Last recorded130,697 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 FGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 130,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 130,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 117,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 117,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,432 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2018 105,432 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both rear and high level (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,649 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 95,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 39,321 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 27,603 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 27,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,215 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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NX08 FGE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NX08 FGE, 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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NX08 FGE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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