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LB08 LLF

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,291 mi
Last recorded165,291 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 165,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 133,146 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolt broken (7.1.2)

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

covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 133,146 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolt broken (7.1.2)

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

covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange bolt snappedbut still secure (7.1.2)

covers fitted

gearbox noisy

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,989 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 102,660 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 102,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 94,260 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,566 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt

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)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 84,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt

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)

Offside Rear 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 LLF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LB08 LLF, 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 LLF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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