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EN57 XMZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,807 mi
Last recorded83,807 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 XMZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,807 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 80,870 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,528 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,663 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,601 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,682 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,540 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EN57 XMZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN57 XMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN57 XMZ registered?

EN57 XMZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is EN57 XMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 XMZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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