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WV08 XWJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,159 mi
Last recorded117,159 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 XWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,790 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 91,021 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 91,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 81,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 48,249 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 40,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 30,182 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 XWJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV08 XWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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