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RE58 NFV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,109 mi
Last recorded187,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 NFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 187,109 miles

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 20 Jan 2022 180,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 174,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 165,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 154,510 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,882 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 143,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Both NSF & NSR tyre walls cut, no cords showing.

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)

Rear Exhaust cracked.

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 135,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 135,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 131,230 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 130,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,578 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 100,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 85,438 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 85,436 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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RE58 NFV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE58 NFV, 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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RE58 NFV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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