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WP57 XBY

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,417 mi
Last recorded118,417 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 XBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,417 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 118,404 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 104,159 miles

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

tracking may be out

Fail 10 May 2017 104,155 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

tracking may be out

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,135 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 XBY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 2,387cc 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 XBY, 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 XBY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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