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BF08 NCJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,672 mi
Last recorded136,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 136,672 miles

both front tyres inner tread slightly low

tracking

Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,108 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 123,101 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 110,225 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 98,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,090 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front sub frame bolt bent and frame slight damage

Fail 14 Jun 2014 91,829 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front sub frame bolt bent and frame slight damage

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 67,181 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 67,171 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,718 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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BF08 NCJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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