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BF08 NAO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 115,564 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 115,564 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 110,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,767 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,514 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 101,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 96,391 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 91,915 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,209 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,037 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,699 miles

o/s washer jet broken

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,487 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,195 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,120 miles

Both boot lid struts broken

Diesel Particulate Filter sensor connector adrift under vehicle

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

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

Power steering noisy

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,652 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)

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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BF08 NAO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BF08 NAO, 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 BF08 NAO registered?

BF08 NAO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is BF08 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 NAO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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