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WN08 VOH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,754 mi
Last recorded135,754 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 135,754 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2019 132,737 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 132,736 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 125,959 miles

1) Nearside front brake binding close to limit

3) Slight lift in both lower suspension arm ball joints

3) Slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

4) Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 115,524 miles

4) Exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2017 115,521 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2) Both rear tyres perished

4) Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2016 104,981 miles

3) Nearside rear wheel baring worn slightly

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 May 2016 104,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

3) Nearside rear wheel baring worn slightly

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 May 2015 96,231 miles

(2) Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated close to limit

(2) Both front tyres worn close on inner edges

(4) Nearside rear wheel baring worn slightly

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 12 May 2015 96,231 miles

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

(2) Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated close to limit

(2) Both front tyres worn close on inner edges

(4) Nearside rear wheel baring worn slightly

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 14 May 2014 85,519 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)

Fail 14 May 2014 85,519 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 May 2013 70,933 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 61,040 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 61,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,222 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 VOH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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