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WR57 SSX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,775 mi
Last recorded69,775 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 SSX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,775 miles

Nearside Front signs of leak steering rack gaiter area

signs of oil leak engine area

Fail 2 Feb 2022 69,638 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding signs of excessive heat offside front brake discs (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front signs of leak steering rack gaiter area

signs of oil leak engine area

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,898 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,699 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 47,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,710 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,945 miles

eml warning light is on

Fail 14 Jan 2014 31,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

eml warning light is on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 20,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,589 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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WR57 SSX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR57 SSX, 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 WR57 SSX registered?

WR57 SSX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WR57 SSX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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