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OY58 NLV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,533 mi
Last recorded142,533 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 NLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,533 miles

Both rear shock absorber / coil spring mounts have corrosion

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 142,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damage & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut within tread & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber / coil spring mounts have corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 137,408 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 137,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2018 132,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working.

Fail 25 May 2018 132,014 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,444 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 125,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake cailper sticking.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 119,470 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 119,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,017 miles

Front metal coolant hose corroded on outter skin

Fail 5 Apr 2014 110,017 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Front metal coolant hose corroded on outter skin

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,062 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 104,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,026 miles

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 NLV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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