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WN58 WGJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,070 mi
Last recorded180,070 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 WGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 180,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 173,559 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 173,559 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 169,639 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 169,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 152,980 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 151,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre on wearbars

Pass 10 Dec 2015 134,148 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 134,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,420 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,041 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 84,207 miles

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

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 WGJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

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

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