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LB08 LLA

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,415 mi
Last recorded114,415 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,415 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 114,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,256 miles

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2018 111,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (blue) (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 110,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 159,964 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 159,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Blue (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view Zone A (8.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,341 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,121 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,121 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,568 miles

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

Offside 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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LB08 LLA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LLA, 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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LB08 LLA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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