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WP08 GUX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,781 mi
Last recorded97,781 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 97,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,925 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,298 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,422 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 78,393 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,842 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin renew asap ! (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 72,020 miles

drivers door window not working

Fail 20 Aug 2016 72,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner panel insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid resovoir leaking from pump (8.2.3)

drivers door window not working

Pass 22 Aug 2015 66,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,409 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,409 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,296 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,248 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,434 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

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 GUX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WP08 GUX, 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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WP08 GUX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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