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CK08 VWR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,043 mi
Last recorded122,043 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 VWR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2020 122,043 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,961 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 105,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 105,603 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,335 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 94,335 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,180 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads low

front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,179 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads low

front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,007 miles

n/s/f brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,007 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pads low

n/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,476 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 76,325 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,506 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,154 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

offside front washer poor

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,957 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,925 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,640 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 43,620 miles

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

offside washer jet deteriorated, advise further inspectiom/repair

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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CK08 VWR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CK08 VWR, 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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CK08 VWR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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