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WG08 RZS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,241 mi
Last recorded92,241 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 RZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2026 92,241 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2025 90,577 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,606 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 88,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,409 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 81,620 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 81,619 miles

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

slight bind to offside rear wheel/brake

Pass 17 May 2022 80,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 78,567 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 72,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,189 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 61,622 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 61,616 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 53,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,870 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,134 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 43,134 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,537 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,356 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 22,338 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,905 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 16,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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WG08 RZS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WG08 RZS, 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 WG08 RZS registered?

WG08 RZS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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