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WV08 CFN

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,092 mi
Last recorded119,092 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 119,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,422 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 111,413 miles

Body component insecure Fuel tank heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component insecure Under tray , (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 109,937 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 109,937 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Shock absorber spring cup broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 107,219 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 107,218 miles

Service brake excessively binding Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,321 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Feb 2016 93,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,404 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on inner edges 1mm

rear number plate not displaying place of sale

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,978 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,550 miles

front brake pads look low/exhaust leak at joints

Fail 21 Feb 2011 33,549 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front brake pads look low/exhaust leak at joints

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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WV08 CFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV08 CFN, 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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WV08 CFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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