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WV08 XXS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,604 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 109,602 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 109,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded resulting holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking pipe from engine bay leaking to under car also (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate incorrect spacing incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 106,130 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 92,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,491 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edge (tracking?) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 86,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edge (tracking?) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 79,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dull & poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside park brake readings low

engine undertray damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2018 79,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% out , o/ s low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dull & poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside park brake readings low

engine undertray damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2017 58,010 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,406 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,566 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,896 miles

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

near side front tyre has some marks on side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,771 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,394 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 XXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

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

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