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GP57 XHG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,280 mi
Last recorded138,280 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 XHG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 138,280 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 138,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 130,063 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 112,625 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,372 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,344 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,274 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 9 Feb 2016 66,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,341 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,439 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 40,439 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,336 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,343 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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GP57 XHG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GP57 XHG, 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 GP57 XHG registered?

GP57 XHG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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