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SK08 WZH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,971 mi
Last recorded74,971 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 WZH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,971 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 74,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 67,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 55,787 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 55,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2014 49,434 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,947 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 34,326 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,617 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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SK08 WZH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK08 WZH, 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 SK08 WZH registered?

SK08 WZH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SK08 WZH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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