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WN08 VOG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,179 mi
Last recorded170,179 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 170,179 miles

Front both front tyres close on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2018 170,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both front tyres close on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,961 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,945 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,709 miles

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 22 Apr 2014 78,830 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,477 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,091 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,340 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,340 miles

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

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 VOG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

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

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