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LB08 LKJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,527 mi
Last recorded116,527 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 116,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 116,526 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,438 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 111,428 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,257 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,025 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,004 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,717 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2016 83,965 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,595 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,354 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust system are corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,588 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,586 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,836 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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LB08 LKJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB08 LKJ, 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 LB08 LKJ registered?

LB08 LKJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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