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WN58 NHY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,022 mi
Last recorded156,022 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 NHY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 156,022 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 150,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 138,008 miles

front pads close to limit, oil seepage, n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 15 Jul 2019 138,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front pads close to limit, oil seepage, n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2018 133,926 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 133,916 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 127,800 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 127,798 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess play (drum stick) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,770 miles

Oil leak ()

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2017 127,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 126,434 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2017 126,433 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine bay (leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant below min

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 109,533 miles

both front tyres on edges going bold ./

one led inop on centre brake light ./

residue of fuel or diesel etc around front subframe area no leaks present time of test /.

slight play in both lower arm rear bushs ./

Pass 29 Apr 2015 91,638 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 76,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play o/s rear antirol bar link..Front tyres wearing on inner edge (advise wheel alignment) oil leak on engine ??

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,671 miles

Slight play o/s rear antirol bar link..Front tyres wearing on inner edge (advise wheel alignment) oil leak on engine ??

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,809 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,862 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 29,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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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WN58 NHY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN58 NHY, 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 WN58 NHY registered?

WN58 NHY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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