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WV08 YWL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,134 mi
Last recorded240,134 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 240,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 144,181 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 135,426 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 128,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 125,432 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 119,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,442 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,438 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brakes binding on slightly

engine covers/undertrays fitted.

slight runout on front brake discs when in operation

Fail 17 Aug 2017 112,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brakes binding on slightly

engine covers/undertrays fitted.

engine slight blue haze on tickover.

slight runout on front brake discs when in operation

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,391 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 105,391 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 86,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,701 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 56,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s inner rack end slight play

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,273 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,050 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 YWL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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