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RF08 WNT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,969 mi
Last recorded134,969 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 WNT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2020 134,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm accelera 235-40-19

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Nearside rear indicator bulb fading to white

Offside rear brake disc over heated pitted worn and scored

Pass 23 May 2019 123,884 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2019 123,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2018 112,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner

Oil level low

Fail 4 May 2018 112,197 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner

Oil level low

Pass 25 May 2017 101,420 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 91,441 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 77,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 61,758 miles

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar links,rear tyres worn on inner edges,both outer track rod ends noisey

Pass 19 May 2013 46,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 21 Jun 2012 36,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,460 miles

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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RF08 WNT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RF08 WNT, 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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RF08 WNT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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