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WJ58 XJP

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,143 mi
Last recorded172,143 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XJP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 172,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 163,157 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 163,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 150,032 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 16 Aug 2016 150,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure cv boot rubbing strut (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Aug 2015 135,050 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 135,029 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 110,537 miles

frount tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2012 95,533 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,510 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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WJ58 XJP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ58 XJP, 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 WJ58 XJP registered?

WJ58 XJP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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