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WP08 GVJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,416 mi
Last recorded132,416 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 GVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,416 miles

brake disc corroded

inner wheel arch covers missing

one washer working clearing screen effectively

sub frame has surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,173 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 113,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 106,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,608 miles

rear tyres thin on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2014 98,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 91,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,867 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,753 miles

off/s front tyre uneven wear wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

off/s front tyre uneven wear wearing on inside edge

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 GVJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

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

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