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WR57 XPA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,550 mi
Last recorded153,550 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 XPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 153,550 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake. (1.2.1 (c))

engine MIL lamp on, vehicle below fail age.

Fail 6 Nov 2025 153,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

mil light on (not testable on this age of vehicle)

Pass 7 Nov 2024 139,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 137,583 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 137,583 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 131,979 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 119,420 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 110,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 110,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 102,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b not exceeding the limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 102,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b not exceeding the limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,582 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,813 miles

Front both tyres worn in edge

nail in rear offside tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,666 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 60,274 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,488 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 52,488 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 36,599 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,936 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 XPA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

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

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The MOT history for WR57 XPA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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