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WP57 XBO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,553 mi
Last recorded119,553 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 XBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 119,553 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,705 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2020 111,705 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,373 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 105,373 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting plate corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 100,977 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 100,976 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,856 miles

Corrosion appearing to n/side rear outer sill

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion appearing to front subframe

Surface corrosion appearing to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 24 Aug 2018 99,690 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion appearing to n/side rear outer sill

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion appearing to front subframe

Surface corrosion appearing to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,975 miles

Corrosion appearing to front subframe

Slight bind to both rear wheels

Slight damage to o/side front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion appearing to front subframe

Slight bind to both rear wheels

Slight damage to o/side front tyre outer sidewall

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,284 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,344 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,769 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,216 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,187 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 63,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,037 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 XBO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WP57 XBO, 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 XBO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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