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MW08 BKA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,148 mi
Last recorded135,148 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 BKA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 135,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 132,623 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r/ heat shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,133 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 127,133 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both front Locking Nuts Loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,349 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 103,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,296 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 98,296 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,328 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner treads

Fail 16 Jul 2015 95,328 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,777 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 89,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,478 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 62,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MW08 BKA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW08 BKA, 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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MW08 BKA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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