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OY58 NKX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,488 mi
Last recorded155,488 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 NKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 155,488 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 155,488 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 130,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,922 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,903 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 98,812 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Sep 2013 98,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,300 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 86,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 75,380 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 NKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY58 NKX, 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 OY58 NKX registered?

OY58 NKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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