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WR57 XPH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,613 mi
Last recorded150,613 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 150,613 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 150,609 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 118,291 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 118,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,598 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaks

Steering system noisy/rough

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges X2 Front and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 102,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leaks

Steering system noisy/rough

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges X2 Front and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2019 93,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,737 miles

Power steering noisy

Rear coil springs corroded

Sounds of turbo boost leak when engine revved

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF+NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,199 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges 225/50/17

Fail 1 Nov 2017 80,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear side light not working

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges 225/50/17

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,105 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside washer jet weak

oil leaks

Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside washer jet weak

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2015 62,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Fail 30 Apr 2015 62,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 14 May 2014 55,196 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 46,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 39,211 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 29,944 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 28,020 miles

o/s/fg wiper blade slightly smeary

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 XPH 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 66.7%.

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

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