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WJ08 OXT

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,489 mi
Last recorded182,489 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OXT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2021 182,489 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2021 182,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 175,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Oct 2020 175,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2019 164,643 miles

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

chip screen

Pass 21 Mar 2018 161,629 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 161,629 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 146,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 132,371 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 132,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 123,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 104,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,949 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,655 miles

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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WJ08 OXT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ08 OXT, 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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WJ08 OXT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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