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VE08 WTZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,653 mi
Last recorded143,653 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 WTZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 143,653 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,365 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,654 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 112,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,012 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,649 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,358 miles

Both handbrake cables gaiters split

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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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VE08 WTZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE08 WTZ, 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 VE08 WTZ registered?

VE08 WTZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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