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MW08 ENF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,928 mi
Last recorded145,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ENF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 145,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 132,118 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 132,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 118,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 106,510 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 106,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,231 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 94,192 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MW08 ENF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW08 ENF, 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 ENF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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