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WV08 YWX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,146 mi
Last recorded145,146 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2023 145,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2022 136,884 miles

Nearside Front top mount area slight play

both outer sills rusty but not holed yet

Fail 21 Apr 2022 136,877 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount area slight play

both outer sills rusty but not holed yet

Pass 30 Apr 2021 123,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 117,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205 50 17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205 50 17W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 107,382 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,867 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 39,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,090 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,487 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread but no exposing ply/cords

offside rear brake slightly binding

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 YWX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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