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WR57 XSO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,508 mi
Last recorded85,508 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 85,508 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,749 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Jun 2016 74,748 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,494 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 49,531 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,126 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to offside sill

Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,712 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 29,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded+pitted on inner face

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 XSO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

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

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