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WR57 XOS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Fail 9 Mar 2020 74,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,281 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,280 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,868 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,974 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 42,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 38,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (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 XOS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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