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GP57 XJF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 XJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 106,143 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 105,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,944 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,973 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,596 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 86,596 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 72,911 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,682 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 54,590 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,262 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,889 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 XJF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel 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 XJF, 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 XJF registered?

GP57 XJF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is GP57 XJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 XJF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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