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OV58 EWZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,656 mi
Last recorded100,656 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 EWZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. min pass figure 16% park brake passed at 18% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 86,088 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. min pass figure 16% park brake passed at 18% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,834 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,085 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 58,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,299 miles

wiper missing small section of screen

Fail 4 Oct 2011 28,254 miles

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

wiper missing small section of screen

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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OV58 EWZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OV58 EWZ, 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 OV58 EWZ registered?

OV58 EWZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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