MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Glow plug light flashing
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber broken, system still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch areas, nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside, chassis and undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch areas, nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside, chassis and undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside, inner edges getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Position lamp not working nearside & offside (4.2.1 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside, inner edges getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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WN08 VNO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VNO, 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 VNO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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