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WN58 VYH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,106 mi
Last recorded155,106 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 VYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge xw2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 148,324 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 141,811 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 141,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 132,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 132,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 123,266 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges inner sides getting close to cords

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,167 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 12 Jan 2018 106,106 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked /brake binding

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2017 89,848 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,121 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 74,121 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 59,624 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,256 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,905 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 VYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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