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WN58 NLE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

182,153 mi
Last recorded182,153 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 182,153 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Covered in under-seal. Plastic-sills covers fitted. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear. Covered in under-seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 182,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Gearbox mounting defective

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Covered in under-seal. Plastic-sills covers fitted. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear. Covered in under-seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 181,962 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reoair to nearside rear inner sill covered in filler/underseal. benefit given to presenter

Fail 18 Jun 2025 181,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. LOCATION MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reoair to nearside rear inner sill covered in filler/underseal. benefit given to presenter

Fail 2 Jun 2025 181,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive diesel/power steering fluid no obvious leak at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 181,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush failing. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diesel/power steering fluid no obvious leak at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 181,922 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard emissions pipe missing on rear of the exhaust emissions section (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under engine bay diesel contamination no leaks apparent

Fail 7 Apr 2025 181,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Plastic engine cover prevents further diagnosis (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint between silencer and centre section corroded & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release defective

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

NSR , OSR ,& NSF sidewalls worn smooth , unable to read

Offside Front OSF fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Rear OS plastic sill cover damaged , slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 176,499 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2024 176,484 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2022 165,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 152,283 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 138,009 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 138,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 115,695 miles

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,504 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 88,504 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,164 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,254 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,171 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play bottom (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,422 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 50,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 39,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 27,322 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 NLE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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