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WV08 YZS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,381 mi
Last recorded67,381 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,381 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 67,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under trays

Fail 14 Aug 2018 53,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

unable to check some items due to engine covers and under trays

Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,677 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,241 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,521 miles

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

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

front discs worn

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 YZS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YZS, 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 YZS registered?

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

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