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WV08 YZG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,023 mi
Last recorded151,023 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 151,023 miles

Rear Heat shield loose

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 143,124 miles

Underbody corroded all 4 discs worn front lower suspension arm bushes worn slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2022 134,091 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2021 121,446 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 121,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

turbo boost leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 115,529 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 115,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on inner edge advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brakes tight so unable to check rear wheel bearings, advise attention.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,243 miles

EML on indicating a fault

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside dip beam light out put slightly dim

Rear both rear brakes tight. difficult to rotate wheels

Rear unable to carry out a full inspection of rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Fail 16 Jun 2017 111,205 miles

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

EML on indicating a fault

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside dip beam light out put slightly dim

Rear both rear brakes tight. difficult to rotate wheels

Rear unable to carry out a full inspection of rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,462 miles

EML on

o/s/r brake tight wheel hard to rotate

Fail 13 Jun 2016 106,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

EML on

o/s/r brake tight wheel hard to rotate

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,338 miles

engine management lamp on.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 93,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management lamp on.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,040 miles

EML Light on.

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,259 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 53,983 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 44,047 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,822 miles

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

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

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

surface rust brake discs noted

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 YZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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