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WV08 CVF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,233 mi
Last recorded122,233 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,233 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 121,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,401 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 116,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,250 miles

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

Offside Front working & reaching screen but may have a defect

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,598 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)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,598 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 4 Mar 2016 99,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,844 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 92,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,715 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,715 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 56,399 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,644 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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WV08 CVF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WV08 CVF, 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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What year was WV08 CVF registered?

WV08 CVF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 CVF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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