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WV08 YZR

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,908 mi
Last recorded141,908 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 141,908 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 141,908 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 141,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 141,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 130,906 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 130,889 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 126,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm compliance bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,154 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,633 miles

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

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

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))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2018 116,366 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 116,359 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 116,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,135 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 104,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 69,316 miles

diesel particular filter rubber hose disconnected

Fail 19 May 2014 69,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

diesel particular filter rubber hose disconnected

o/s/f wheel weight just coming into contact with brake caliper

Pass 9 May 2013 53,341 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,846 miles

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

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

nsf tyre sidewall damage

osf tyre sidewall damage

osr tyre sidewall damage

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 YZR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

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

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