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WN08 EPF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,990 mi
Last recorded164,990 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 EPF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 164,990 miles

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside parking brake efficiency slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 157,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,359 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 142,224 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 138,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 127,834 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,005 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 88,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,356 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

nearside front brake pad warning wire un plugged

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 16 Apr 2015 62,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

nearside front brake pad warning wire un plugged

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,941 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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WN08 EPF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WN08 EPF, 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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WN08 EPF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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