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WV08 EFL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,181 mi
Last recorded170,181 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 170,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 165,468 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 163,437 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 163,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 160,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 156,133 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 148,196 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 144,328 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,461 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 137,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 133,153 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 128,295 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 120,750 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 115,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 109,434 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 104,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 104,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 EFL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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