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WP08 GUF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,049 mi
Last recorded138,049 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 GUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 138,049 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 137,830 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 133,031 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,158 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,268 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 95,324 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,269 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2019 83,535 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,202 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,831 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2016 54,084 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,172 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2015 44,131 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,679 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 32,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 23,021 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 23,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,532 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 9 Jun 2011 16,440 miles

bonnet pull insecure

both front tyres low on tread depth and show wear on inner edges

both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area

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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WP08 GUF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP08 GUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP08 GUF registered?

WP08 GUF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is WP08 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 GUF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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