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WP08 GWY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,787 mi
Last recorded194,787 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 194,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 174,541 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 151,853 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 151,853 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,196 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,898 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,897 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,689 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Feb 2012 26,730 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GWY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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