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WN08 VFV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,166 mi
Last recorded105,166 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 VFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 105,166 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2023 81,529 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2022 76,273 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 76,244 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 70,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 65,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion on suspension components but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,351 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake flexi cable tied into place

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front brake flexi cable tied into place

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 53,217 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,681 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 46,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing inside

Pass 17 Jun 2014 39,390 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,486 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 VFV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black 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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

WN08 VFV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WN08 VFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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