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WN08 LLG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,055 mi
Last recorded122,055 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,055 miles

Bonnet release handle damaged and becoming insecure

Both front tyres worn

Fail 19 Feb 2016 122,055 miles

Bonnet release handle damaged and becoming insecure

Both front tyres worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 112,739 miles

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall and tread 3mm

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2015 112,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall and tread 3mm

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,045 miles

Damp around offside steering rack gaiter

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 104,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres heavily worn inner raised edge and damaged outer sidewall and tread

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear tyre slight damage outer sidewall

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 94,331 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,611 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 85,486 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake disc worn thin & lipped

rear brake disc worn thin & lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,530 miles

nearside front tyre is staring to wear close to tread markers

nearside rear wing panel has a fresh scratch mark

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread and close to legal limit

rear inner brake pads appear low

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 LLG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LLG, 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 WN08 LLG registered?

WN08 LLG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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