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WN08 VNW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 VNW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,361 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint very noisy but no play

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2015 81,360 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 74,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PAS pump noisey

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to rear

front brake disks poor

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,234 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PAS pump noisey

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to rear

front brake disks poor

o/s/r tyre at 3mm

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,667 miles

Slight brake imbalance, front service brake.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,422 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 VNW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

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

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