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WR57 VZC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,228 mi
Last recorded83,228 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VZC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 83,228 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 83,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,730 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,403 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,382 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,380 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,745 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 69,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,262 miles

handbrake performance low

Fail 12 Oct 2013 58,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake performance low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,275 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 46,272 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 28,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 28,711 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,316 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 VZC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 WR57 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

WR57 VZC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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