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WV08 VGK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,550 mi
Last recorded79,550 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,550 miles

Rear wheels starting to bind

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,403 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2016 63,403 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HID healamp bubs fitted, not original equipment.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 54,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

HID Bulbs fitted where standard bulbs should be

O/S/R Brake binding but not showing on roller brake test

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,690 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 34,562 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 22,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 VGK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

WV08 VGK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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