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WN58 VYB

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,206 mi
Last recorded86,206 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 VYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 86,206 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet lever broken

Fail 23 Nov 2019 86,206 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet lever broken

Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,560 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 76,560 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,609 miles

Front disc slightly worn

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes slight deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is a runflat tyre where as all others are standard

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner tyres edge worn

Fail 25 Mar 2017 55,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front disc slightly worn

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes slight deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner tyres edge worn

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,338 miles

Offside Front deep cut and inner edge worn in tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,114 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear nail in tyre outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2015 39,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear nail in tyre outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 36,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre that had been repair with glue

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,904 miles

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

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

front and rear disc slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

o/s/f wiper slightly split

Fail 29 Aug 2013 28,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front and rear disc slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

o/s/f wiper slightly split

Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,209 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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WN58 VYB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN58 VYB, 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 WN58 VYB registered?

WN58 VYB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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