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WN58 NJY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,333 mi
Last recorded80,333 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 NJY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 80,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,289 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn in the centre of the tread and also worn on the inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,938 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipe slight corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) sli play ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,273 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,388 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 63,382 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 60,467 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 60,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,463 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,988 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 56,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,914 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Feb 2015 48,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,815 miles

n/s washer jet has poor output

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,663 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,451 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,451 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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WN58 NJY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

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

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