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RX57 WHF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,126 mi
Last recorded93,126 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 WHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 91,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 91,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,214 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,817 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 83,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

offside front tyre worn on inner tread, advise replacing

slight damage to outer rims of front road wheels

Pass 15 Feb 2018 75,527 miles

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

nearside front shock absorber gaiter distorted

slight damage to outer rims of front road wheels

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,063 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

Engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

Fail 14 Jan 2017 71,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wheel rim proctector

Engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,740 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle obscuring inspection of some components

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wheel rim protector

Engine cover fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Front tyres worn on inner tread

Nearside rear road wheel binding

Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,740 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle obscuring inspection of some components

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wheel rim protector

Engine cover fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Front tyres worn on inner tread

Nearside rear road wheel binding

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 61,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner tread

offside front shock absorber gaiter deteriorated

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim and tyre

underpanel and mudguard damaged on the offside front

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf alloy wheel repaired

Fail 6 Jan 2014 53,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osf alloy wheel repaired

Pass 24 Jan 2013 44,483 miles

NS washer jet poor performance

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 44,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NS washer jet poor performance

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,002 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 37,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 29,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 29,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RX57 WHF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RX57 WHF, 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 RX57 WHF registered?

RX57 WHF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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