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WR57 VXV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,757 mi
Last recorded100,757 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,757 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,661 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 93,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 90,363 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 90,350 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 83,392 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,049 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,359 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,289 miles

change oil warning lamp on

front brake pads and discs look worn

nearside front tyre worn low and worn on edge

offside washer jet feeble

Fail 9 Dec 2010 31,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

change oil warning lamp on

front brake pads and discs look worn

nearside front tyre worn low and worn on edge

offside washer jet feeble

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 VXV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey 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 WR57 VXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR57 VXV registered?

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

Is WR57 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR57 VXV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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