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SO57 NXG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,319 mi
Last recorded149,319 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 NXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 149,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 149,319 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 129,906 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 1 May 2018 129,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Ex Play (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyre's worn inside edges /perishing

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 115,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 115,639 miles

EML displayed.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Service brakes (50%) and Parking brakes (18%) have only just met the requirements.

Undertray covers fitted.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 115,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML displayed.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Service brakes (50%) and Parking brakes (18%) have only just met the requirements.

Undertray covers fitted.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,624 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 101,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,307 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,855 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,702 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,798 miles

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

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

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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SO57 NXG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO57 NXG, 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 SO57 NXG registered?

SO57 NXG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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