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FG58 LWJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,218 mi
Last recorded73,218 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 LWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,218 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,706 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 68,991 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 54,470 miles

washer pump weak

Fail 7 Oct 2017 54,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inside tread

offside front tyre worn 2mm and bald on inside tread

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,506 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 47,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear wheels slight bind

Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,463 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,176 miles

steering lock fails to engage

Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,287 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2013 32,287 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,763 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 24,762 miles

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

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 LWJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LWJ, 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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FG58 LWJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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