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WR57 XPV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,749 mi
Last recorded90,749 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 XPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 90,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,158 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,631 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,643 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under sealer sprayed on vehicle body

Fail 7 Mar 2019 40,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under sealer sprayed on vehicle body

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 40,217 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,028 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering/suspension components

some corrosion to subframes

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 32,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,491 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 30,455 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,909 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,122 miles

all discs corroded

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

wipers light judder

Pass 24 Dec 2010 24,358 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 24,358 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 XPV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

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

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