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WD57 FXE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,715 mi
Last recorded136,715 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 FXE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 136,715 miles

Front Tyres inner edges worn, both.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,163 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 131,153 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall 225/50 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust / fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2020 128,655 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 128,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to sidewall 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge almost to cords 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,541 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

heat shield on exhaust slight damage

Fail 21 Dec 2018 121,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

heat shield on exhaust slight damage

Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,285 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 110,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

hand brake on both sides have only just met efficiency at 17% THE REAR HAND BRAKE ON BOTH SIDES NEED ATTENTION

Pass 31 Dec 2016 104,709 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,576 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 20 Dec 2014 85,445 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 72,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 61,922 miles

Front brake pads low.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,296 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,285 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

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

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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WD57 FXE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc 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 WD57 FXE, 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 WD57 FXE registered?

WD57 FXE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is WD57 FXE safe to buy?

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