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WN58 NLZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,449 mi
Last recorded105,449 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,449 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 101,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 86,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up screen/washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,092 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 84,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/19 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 63,897 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 63,897 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,215 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 45,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,106 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,078 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,738 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 NLZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

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

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