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SL58 RWK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,275 mi
Last recorded122,275 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 RWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,275 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 122,042 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 186,481 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front position lamps slightly blue

front tyres worn on inner edges, advise tracking check when replaced

Pass 30 Dec 2013 164,922 miles

smoke emissions to low to get reading

Fail 27 Dec 2013 164,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

smoke emissions to low to get reading

Pass 1 Nov 2012 138,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2012 138,245 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lens cracked

small chunk missing from n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,021 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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SL58 RWK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SL58 RWK, 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 SL58 RWK registered?

SL58 RWK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is SL58 RWK safe to buy?

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