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RF08 WNW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,519 mi
Last recorded252,519 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 WNW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 252,519 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 144,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 135,710 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 135,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 119,522 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 103,404 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 103,404 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,820 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 97,815 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 94,806 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs corroded

front tyres worn on inners edges

Pass 27 May 2011 94,767 miles

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)

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 WNW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF08 WNW registered?

RF08 WNW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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