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GP57 XHL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,866 mi
Last recorded127,866 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 XHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 127,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,107 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 125,089 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 125,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at fuel tank

Pass 8 Jun 2020 118,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,771 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 100,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,721 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres worn excessively on inside edges/sidewalls. Cracking in places and close to showing cords.

Rear strut top mountings deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,978 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Recommend front wheel alignment check

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bold on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,988 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,678 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,504 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 56,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,481 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 47,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,196 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 XHL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHL, 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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GP57 XHL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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