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WV58 CWA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,402 mi
Last recorded215,402 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 CWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 215,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 208,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable is split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 208,144 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed due excessive blow from down pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe has broken away at the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides offside is higher than n/side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable is split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 197,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside centre fuel tank heat shield loose from fixture

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

Offside Front pads low

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 196,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside centre fuel tank heat shield loose from fixture

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

Offside Front pads low

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 186,641 miles

hand brake close to limit on roller brake tester

heat shield by fuel tank loose

Pass 25 Nov 2020 178,630 miles

Central Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 20 Nov 2020 178,625 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2019 172,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 159,320 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 151,187 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2016 135,456 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 101,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,612 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 76,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,321 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,124 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 CWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CWA, 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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WV58 CWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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