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YG58 BNZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,703 mi
Last recorded215,703 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BNZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 215,703 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 211,826 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 211,750 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 200,942 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 189,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 140,878 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 140,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 126,922 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2012 126,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 114,532 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YG58 BNZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YG58 BNZ, 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 YG58 BNZ registered?

YG58 BNZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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