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WN08 VMW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,221 mi
Last recorded120,221 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 120,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low on performance

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,316 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 105,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,186 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 84,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,005 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R & O/S/R seat belts partial check due to child seats fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,214 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,097 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 58,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn excessively

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,599 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 55,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,588 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2013 48,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,483 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,384 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 VMW 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 70.6%.

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

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