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WV08 XVR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,434 mi
Last recorded101,434 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 XVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 101,434 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 101,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,805 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,927 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 95,895 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 95,895 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabilizer (dog bone ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox stabilizer (dogbone) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,551 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,128 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,158 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,649 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,336 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on outer 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 XVR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

WV08 XVR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 XVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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