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P300 WLL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,059 mi
Last recorded116,059 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP300 WLL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,059 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 115,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty of water (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 104,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,882 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 87,879 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 78,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,728 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,359 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 42,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,955 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,955 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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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P300 WLL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P300 WLL, 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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P300 WLL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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