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2008 ALFA ROMEO 159
General Information
- Registration WN08VFV
- Manufacturer ALFA ROMEO
- Model 159
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 07 Jul 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 105,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,556 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,529 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,273 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
25 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 76,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,947 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2022 7 Jul 20263 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,601 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- general underside corrosion on suspension components but not seriously weakened
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,351 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear shock corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front brake flexi cable tied into place
- Nearside Rear shock corroded
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front brake flexi cable tied into place
- under trays fitted to vehicle
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 58,422 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,488 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,217 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017 7 Jul 202631 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,681 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 7 Jul 202630 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- o/s front tyre wearing inside
17 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,390 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2015 7 Jul 202621 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,680 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,532 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2013 7 Jul 202628 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,486 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 7 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
WN08VFV was registered on 2008-03-29
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