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GL08 WBV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,237 mi
Last recorded108,237 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WBV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 108,237 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight binding both rear brakes

slight lip both rear brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2017 100,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,553 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,758 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,244 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,644 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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GL08 WBV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL08 WBV, 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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GL08 WBV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GL08 WBV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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