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W15 ENT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,643 mi
Last recorded142,643 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 ENT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 142,643 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 130,886 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 130,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,401 miles

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

both fron tyres worn inner edges /tracking check

Fail 7 Jan 2015 121,386 miles

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

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

both fron tyres worn inner edges /tracking check

Pass 30 Jan 2014 115,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 113,993 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,335 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 112,330 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2011 85,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W15 ENT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc 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 W15 ENT, 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 W15 ENT registered?

W15 ENT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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