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RE08 NHF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,186 mi
Last recorded148,186 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 148,186 miles

both rear tyres low

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 139,275 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Anti roll link has slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2015 119,135 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,135 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 104,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,289 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 93,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,467 miles

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 29 Mar 2011 48,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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RE08 NHF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE08 NHF, 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 RE08 NHF registered?

RE08 NHF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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