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RA08 VWP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,202 mi
Last recorded81,202 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 VWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,202 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Strong Smell Of Petrol Vapour O/S Rear

Fail 15 Jan 2025 77,403 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Strong Smell Of Petrol Vapour O/S Rear

Pass 6 Jan 2024 73,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 73,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,709 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 66,707 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,846 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,819 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,918 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 58,918 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure shield (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexie Pipe Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 57,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexie Pipe Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,841 miles

Front Oil leak O/s drive shaft oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 54,841 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Oil leak O/s drive shaft oil leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,463 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RA08 VWP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RA08 VWP, 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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RA08 VWP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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