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WP57 EVW

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 EVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 114,756 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,024 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,941 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,618 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split damaged by heat (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,580 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)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,891 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 58,688 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,264 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,095 miles

N/S handbrake cable gaiter split

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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WP57 EVW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP57 EVW, 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 WP57 EVW registered?

WP57 EVW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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