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RF08 WNY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 116,457 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,236 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 105,200 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,333 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,332 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 98,884 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 98,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,321 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

some corrosion to front brake discs

wear to front tyres on inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,321 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

some corrosion to front brake discs

wear to front tyres on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2013 88,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear offside handbrake binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,558 miles

rear offside handbrake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,765 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 WNY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WNY, 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 RF08 WNY registered?

RF08 WNY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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