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WR57 XPE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,813 mi
Last recorded121,813 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 121,813 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 121,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 121,068 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 120,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 120,255 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Arm ball joint worn

Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,013 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim buckled

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,645 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,485 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,597 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 105,597 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety catch release pull broken but can still open bonnet.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 73,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet safety catch release pull broken but can still open bonnet.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,488 miles

bonette release catch broken

Fail 4 Apr 2011 20,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

bonette release catch broken

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 XPE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

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

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