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BD08 NSF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,098 mi
Last recorded144,098 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NSF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 144,098 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 144,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 139,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 126,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,939 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,649 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BD08 NSF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD08 NSF, 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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BD08 NSF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 NSF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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