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WG08 ZYU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,817 mi
Last recorded154,817 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 ZYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 154,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 154,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 138,673 miles

Coolant leak low tank level ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged / temporary repaired (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

advise : power steering system noisy

Fail 25 Jun 2018 138,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak low tank level ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged / temporary repaired (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

advise : power steering system noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2017 121,796 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 121,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn and in poor state

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge wear

Nearside Front Inner tyre has cuts in side walls not to cord.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired light unit (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,369 miles

advise : power steering noisy in operation.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 93,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise : heavy edgewear on front tyres.

advise : nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

advise : power steering noisy in operation.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,928 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 79,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,497 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge ( stepped tread )

front windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,761 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs pitted / corroded on inner braking face

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front windscreen wipers starting to smear

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 ZYU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

WG08 ZYU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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