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WR57 XSH

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,544 mi
Last recorded185,544 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 185,544 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Sep 2019 166,930 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,958 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 147,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,694 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,660 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 98,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,113 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,780 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 55,780 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,700 miles

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

rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 XSH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

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

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