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WP57 XBL

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,059 mi
Last recorded151,059 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 XBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 151,059 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 148,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 143,499 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 138,020 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,347 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 133,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 130,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement wheel binding (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement wheel binding (1.1.15 (e))

Seat belt buckle damaged buckie jammed too low on belt (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 125,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen bottom hair line long crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,948 miles

all remaining shock absorbers corroded

both rear handbrake cables outer sheaths split

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

slight binding to both rear wheels

slight rotational noise from front wheels

Fail 18 Sep 2018 120,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure lower shock absorber pan corroded and insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

all remaining shock absorbers corroded

both rear handbrake cables outer sheaths split

front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

slight binding to both rear wheels

slight rotational noise from front wheels

Pass 18 Sep 2017 114,458 miles

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

engine management light on

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre on 2.5-3.0mm

slight wear to rear brake discs

Fail 18 Sep 2017 114,458 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

engine management light on

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre on 2.5-3.0mm

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,156 miles

all brake discs worn

light corrosion to exhaust sections

nearside front upper suspension arm ,has slight play in forward mounting bush

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm ,front bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

light corrosion to exhaust sections

nearside front upper suspension arm ,has slight play in forward mounting bush

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 96,913 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,034 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edge

both rear strut top mounts slightly corroded and bushes starting to de-bond

both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,399 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,259 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,233 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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WP57 XBL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBL, 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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WP57 XBL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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