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WV08 XWD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,530 mi
Last recorded100,530 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 XWD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 100,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 97,837 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,393 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,981 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,765 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,079 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,262 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 71,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,321 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 42,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,111 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,115 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 XWD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red 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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV08 XWD 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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