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WV58 CVU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,474 mi
Last recorded177,474 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 CVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 177,474 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded & worn

Fail 15 Aug 2023 177,459 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs are corroded & worn

Pass 7 Mar 2022 170,783 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 170,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 154,068 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,774 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 121,321 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust heat shield loose - not falling off

Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres are starting too wear on inside edges.

Rear tyres are starting too wear on outside edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,661 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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WV58 CVU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WV58 CVU, 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 WV58 CVU registered?

WV58 CVU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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