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RE58 NGO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,698 mi
Last recorded153,698 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 NGO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 153,698 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields in poor condition on exhaust

oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 27 Nov 2024 153,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields in poor condition on exhaust

oil leak

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2023 148,753 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake percentage only just meets requirements to pass the mot

oil leak

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 23 Dec 2022 142,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 137,141 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 123,371 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 112,785 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,190 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,179 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads very low and wear to both front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,891 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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RE58 NGO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RE58 NGO, 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 NGO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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