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WP58 PXW

2009 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,428 mi
Last recorded149,428 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo 15986,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP58 PXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 149,428 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2019 149,255 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak and fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel tank leaking also heat shield insecure (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light clear lens missing also bulb slightly discoloured (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 131,050 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 131,050 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 115,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,499 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 98,383 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 18 Dec 2015 86,269 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 11 Dec 2015 86,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear have a slight brake bind inspection advised

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,174 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 31,292 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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WP58 PXW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,393 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 WP58 PXW, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP58 PXW is a 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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