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WN58 NKU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,307 mi
Last recorded79,307 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 NKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 79,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,513 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,696 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged and heavy wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing in centre

slight roughnes o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2012 38,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged and heavy wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing in centre

slight roughnes o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2012 38,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,377 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 NKU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

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

Is WN58 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN58 NKU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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