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WV08 XWK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,110 mi
Last recorded122,110 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 122,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 112,974 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 107,316 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 107,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 May 2018 107,313 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged retaining bracket missing hose catching drive shaft (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 96,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 85,708 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,768 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 51,357 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,269 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 38,269 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 24,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,470 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 XWK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV08 XWK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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