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WR57 XOK

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,383 mi
Last recorded89,383 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 89,383 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,383 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,228 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 78,227 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,880 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner rack arms have slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,282 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 46,282 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 31 May 2013 45,868 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,704 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,949 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 XOK 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 70%.

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 XOK, 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 XOK registered?

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

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