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WV58 JZU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,920 mi
Last recorded121,920 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 JZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 121,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 116,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 107,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray

Fail 19 Mar 2018 89,823 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,724 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 29,686 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,896 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres are wearing on inside edges

o/s front tyre outer sidewall has a cut in it not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 27 Aug 2011 23,436 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded on inner edge

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 JZU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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