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WN08 VKK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,362 mi
Last recorded130,362 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,362 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 128,067 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 128,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 124,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 120,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,808 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2017 115,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 114,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre 3.00mm

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,828 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check seat belts

Offside front wheel arch trim damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,065 miles

Offside front inner wing trim damaged

Washer bottle top missing

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 VKK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

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

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