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WN08 VJG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

302,098 mi
Last recorded302,098 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 302,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 171,768 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2016 276,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 256,360 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2014 146,207 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 132,620 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,165 miles

hand brake travel

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 VJG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

WN08 VJG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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