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WP08 RCF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,025 mi
Last recorded103,025 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 RCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,025 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 103,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,880 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,192 miles

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

slight binding from rear brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,725 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,915 miles

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

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 RCF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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