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OY58 NFN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

White Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,623 mi
Last recorded147,623 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 NFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 147,623 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 147,586 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 144,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 141,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 127,215 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 118,058 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 118,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,285 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 104,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s/r binding slightly and low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced not in holder correctly (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,226 miles

rear inner pads appear low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

slight binding rear wheels

Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,815 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,837 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 34,837 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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OY58 NFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in White with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY58 NFN, 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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OY58 NFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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