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WV08 CVO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,752 mi
Last recorded73,752 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,752 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 66,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,242 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 59,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,699 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge 235/40/19

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,735 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,716 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,600 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 22,822 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

engine covers fitted limited view of components

osr brake binding slightly

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 CVO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CVO, 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 CVO registered?

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

Is WV08 CVO safe to buy?

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