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MX08 WZC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,300 mi
Last recorded57,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 WZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,300 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 57,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,835 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 51,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,856 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,588 miles

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

has a Road Tax Disc encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,339 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,560 miles

Inside edges of front tyres are just staring to wear slightly.

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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MX08 WZC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MX08 WZC, 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 MX08 WZC registered?

MX08 WZC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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