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SO57 NXX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,188 mi
Last recorded63,188 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 NXX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 63,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,355 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,901 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 33,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,160 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 33,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 31,837 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,179 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 26,262 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 26,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,702 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,535 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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SO57 NXX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc 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 NXX, 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 NXX registered?

SO57 NXX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is SO57 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO57 NXX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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