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SO57 NXM

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,778 mi
Last recorded169,778 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 NXM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 169,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,017 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,672 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,446 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 85,446 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake 52% (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,505 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 64,489 miles

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

both front tyre treads are low

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high still reserve travel

Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high still reserve travel

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dffside rear brake bindidg

Fail 29 Feb 2012 36,827 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dffside rear brake bindidg

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,716 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 24,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NXM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SO57 NXM, 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 NXM registered?

SO57 NXM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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