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WV58 JVD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,302 mi
Last recorded99,302 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,302 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,783 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,752 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,743 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped,inner edge

front inner brake pads difficult to see

nearside rear brake and pad red,indicating a slight bind at some point

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,995 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 32,142 miles

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

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

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

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 JVD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

WV58 JVD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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