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WP08 RGZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,904 mi
Last recorded95,904 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 95,904 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 95,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,568 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 93,958 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 93,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,071 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 90,441 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,584 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust mid and rear corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,377 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle on suspension components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,208 miles

Corrosion of rear suspension components evident

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread surface

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front tyre has a cut across its surface

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,180 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 44,754 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 44,754 miles

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

near/side rear tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,718 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 RGZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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