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RF08 WOJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,565 mi
Last recorded196,565 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 WOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 196,565 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 177,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Jun 2022 167,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 167,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 159,495 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded at the rear joints

Fail 28 May 2021 159,495 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroded at the rear joints

Pass 26 Jun 2020 153,963 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 153,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 143,743 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 143,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 131,334 miles

Clutch Anti Slip Pedal Rubber Missing

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 131,269 miles

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

Clutch Anti Slip Pedal Rubber Missing

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

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

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 121,070 miles

Central Exhaust Box Skin Deteriorated

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

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

Offside Front Slight Brake Bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 121,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust Box Skin Deteriorated

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

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

Offside Front Slight Brake Bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 109,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,602 miles

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)

Slight exhaust leak from the joint of the new exhaust pipe

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 19 Jun 2015 100,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,919 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 89,919 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,593 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,367 miles

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)

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 WOJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WOJ, 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 WOJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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