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WN08 VHO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,920 mi
Last recorded110,920 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,920 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 110,775 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,277 miles

engine covers

glow plug light on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 126,310 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,486 miles

all round brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,486 miles

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

all round brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,242 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 41,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,320 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 VHO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

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

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