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WV08 VHR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,634 mi
Last recorded170,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VHR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2022 170,634 miles

Brake performance not tested due to major oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened badly corroded and hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 156,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 156,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 142,096 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Apr 2020 142,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 135,020 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 135,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AT FUEL TANK

Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 128,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Head light working but dim

Oil leak Engine ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 120,455 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Head light working but dim

Oil leak Engine ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,655 miles

EML light on

F & R subframes corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside screen wash jet poor

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,675 miles

EML Light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EML Light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,533 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 81,533 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 68,475 miles

front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

Fail 28 May 2013 68,475 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly worn

rear brakes worn

wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2012 54,267 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 54,267 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

wheel allignment

Fail 18 May 2012 53,958 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2011 37,360 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 VHR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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