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WR57 XPS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,005 mi
Last recorded56,005 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,511 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,786 miles

front pad wires disconected.

screw in the n/s front tyre.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 36,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pad wires disconected.

screw in the n/s front tyre.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,227 miles

Oil leak

o/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2010 29,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc's corroded on the inner and outer faces

o/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear brake disc's in poor condition

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 XPS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

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

Is WR57 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR57 XPS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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