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WV08 CRZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,470 mi
Last recorded146,470 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CRZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 146,470 miles

Nearside Rear under cover fitted

Offside Rear under covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 146,470 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear under cover fitted

Offside Rear under covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,192 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,673 miles

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 2 Aug 2018 126,673 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust heatshields insecure

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 2 Aug 2017 118,262 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2017 118,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,763 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 100,763 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,276 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise tracking check

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear caliper sticking but only slight

Pass 23 May 2013 75,166 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,032 miles

Nearside 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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WV08 CRZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CRZ, 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 CRZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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