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WF58 XFV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,306 mi
Last recorded146,306 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 XFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 146,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 137,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 137,147 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,556 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 123,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,861 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,841 miles

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 80,978 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 80,978 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fluctuation to offside front brake

Fail 18 Nov 2013 80,846 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fluctuation to offside front brake

Fail 19 Nov 2012 70,506 miles

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

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged from curbing

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,506 miles

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged from curbing

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,916 miles

N/S/F tyre has a small cut to inner sidewall, but does not expose tyre construction

N/S/F tyre has some outer sidewall damage

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

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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WF58 XFV 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 57.1%.

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 WF58 XFV, 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 WF58 XFV registered?

WF58 XFV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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