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BF08 NBN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,169 mi
Last recorded148,169 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 148,169 miles

(Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components)

Rear half of chassis and suspension related components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 148,169 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

(Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components)

Rear half of chassis and suspension related components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 139,514 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 139,509 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2021 125,266 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 125,264 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 109,835 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2020 109,834 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Jul 2018 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn A R Bar Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 79,465 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,208 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 56,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,436 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,353 miles

front brake discs poor ? run out

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 NBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BF08 NBN, 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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BF08 NBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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