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LB57 KLV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,071 mi
Last recorded103,071 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KLV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 103,071 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both Sides ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,729 miles

N/s & O/s Rear tyres approx. 3.0 / 3.5mm

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear end of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside handbrake reading slightly low - Minimum requirement only just met

Tracking may require adjustment [ Both front tyres wearing on inner edges]

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,503 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake reading slightly low - minimum efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2019 67,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,025 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 54,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,444 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 47,444 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,059 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,755 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

power steering resevoir and pipes damp

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,438 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,845 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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LB57 KLV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LB57 KLV, 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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LB57 KLV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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