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WN08 LPP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,672 mi
Last recorded87,672 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 87,672 miles

underneth is covered with underseal

Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,031 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 84,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,625 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,071 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,071 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 67,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 58,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,068 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,020 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,700 miles

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel

undershields fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,624 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,925 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,051 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 LPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

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

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