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WR57 UKH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 UKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tread wearing bald on inner edge of tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,814 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2017 79,812 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 65,868 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear coil spring fractured but still positioned ok

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,351 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 UKH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UKH, 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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WR57 UKH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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