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WN08 ETE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,377 mi
Last recorded140,377 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 ETE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 140,377 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,843 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general surface rusting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

HANDBRAKE @ 16% may need attention in near future.

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 123,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

***PLEASE BRING THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TESTING STATION IN THE EVENT OF A RETEST***

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat base slightly insecure

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,775 miles

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

Front Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut deep enough to potentially reach cords, not in excess of 25mm in length

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

Rear Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2017 103,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has cut deep enough to potentially reach cords, not in excess of 25mm in length

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

Rear Sub-frame and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,052 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,306 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 80,306 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Oct 2014 65,164 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,152 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 27,710 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all discs slightly corroded

front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,088 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 ETE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN08 ETE, 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 ETE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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