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DS08 WMK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,489 mi
Last recorded132,489 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 WMK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 132,489 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.09mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Aug 2016 120,044 miles

both front tyre wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 120,041 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,576 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 77,946 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,859 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,093 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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DS08 WMK 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 77.8%.

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 DS08 WMK, 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 DS08 WMK registered?

DS08 WMK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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