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LB57 KLX

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Silver Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KLX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 80,433 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,521 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 62,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel artch liner (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front bumper

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

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

Rear bumper

Pass 18 May 2018 61,563 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 61,563 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 61,539 miles

Rear bumper as slight damage

Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake effort poor

Fail 23 Aug 2016 53,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake effort poor

Pass 21 May 2015 47,494 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 47,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,320 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check rear seat belt

wear to o/s/f-n/s/f tyres inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2012 34,681 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LB57 KLX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Silver with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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