MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,604 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
Lower under tray and top covers fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side front tyre has some marks on side wall
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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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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WV08 XXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 13 March 2008.
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