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WR57 XPG

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,003 mi
Last recorded89,003 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 89,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 86,343 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,361 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,815 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 64,655 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 61,958 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

eml light on

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,671 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 51,152 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,561 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,785 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 32,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,200 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 XPG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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The MOT history for WR57 XPG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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