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HV58 LJE

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,794 mi
Last recorded132,794 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 LJE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 132,794 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 132,792 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,840 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 125,814 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 119,238 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 119,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 113,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 107,756 miles

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

n/s/f n/s/r tyres started to wear on inner edge 235/40/19

Fail 19 Aug 2020 107,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f n/s/r tyres started to wear on inner edge 235/40/19

Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,347 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 94,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,788 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 59,668 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 59,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wheel arch linner damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2012 30,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,633 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,527 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,526 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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HV58 LJE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HV58 LJE, 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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HV58 LJE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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