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MX57 XMS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,207 mi
Last recorded60,207 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 XMS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 60,207 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 May 2022 60,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 55,305 miles

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

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 22 Mar 2021 55,300 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 24 Dec 2019 51,260 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,034 miles

front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,045 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 34,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,329 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,608 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,724 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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MX57 XMS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MX57 XMS, 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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MX57 XMS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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