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WR08 ZGE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,359 mi
Last recorded163,359 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 ZGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 163,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 160,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nock from off side front shocker poss top mount

Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,339 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 10 Nov 2020 155,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE RIGHT ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,351 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,519 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,026 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,700 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 52,285 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 43,003 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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WR08 ZGE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WR08 ZGE, 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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WR08 ZGE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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