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FG58 LWC

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 LWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 116,668 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 106,269 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 105,195 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 94,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 87,823 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 87,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,281 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 82,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,822 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 55,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,706 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 42,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,173 miles

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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FG58 LWC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG58 LWC, 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 FG58 LWC registered?

FG58 LWC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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