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WR57 VXD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,153 mi
Last recorded110,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 110,153 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 103,353 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 103,353 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,134 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 5 Nov 2015 80,512 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,376 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,517 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,270 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,541 miles

o/s/f-n/s/f tyres worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,384 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 23,384 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 VXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

WR57 VXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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The MOT history for WR57 VXD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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