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WP08 GUW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,734 mi
Last recorded25,734 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 GUW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 25,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 25,370 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 24,998 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 24,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 23,724 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 23,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 21,030 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 19,437 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 12,734 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 29 Jun 2011 10,765 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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WP08 GUW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GUW, 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 WP08 GUW registered?

WP08 GUW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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