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WP08 GWA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,471 mi
Last recorded115,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 GWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 113,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,591 miles

Central Rear exhust pipe corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' zone b (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 110,591 miles

Central Rear exhust pipe corroded

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' zone b (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 93,015 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre approaching wear bar on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2016 69,695 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,700 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,700 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,734 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 44,734 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,274 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,333 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 GWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GWA, 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 GWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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