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LC57 LRU

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,210 mi
Last recorded136,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 LRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 136,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 136,187 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 136,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 121,909 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,870 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,853 miles

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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,076 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 9 Nov 2020 89,065 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear coil springs slightly rusty

Rear exhaust rusty and rear clamp broken but exhaust secure

both front lower and n/s/f upper suspension arms bushes have play

both rear indicators and wing repeaters going white

both rear tyres cracking and low in tread 235/45/18

slight movement both front upper suspension arms

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,054 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower & n/s/f upper (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low and starting to crack edge of tread 235/45/18 98y

both wing rep[eaters and both rear indicators going white

Fail 18 Oct 2017 73,054 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn low and starting to crack edge of tread 235/45/18 98y

both wing rep[eaters and both rear indicators going white

slight movement both front upper suspension arms bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,058 miles

front brakes worn and corroded on inner surface

front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brakes slightly worn, o/s/r caliper h/b mechanism faulty (but working). slight bind in brake

slight corrosion on subframes and rear arms

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,145 miles

n/s mirror slightly loose

slight binding in o/s/r brake

slight play in suspension bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes slightly sticky

both rear indicators going white

slight wear and corrosion front discs

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,713 miles

F Tyres worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,600 miles

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2011 26,600 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,941 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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LC57 LRU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC57 LRU, 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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LC57 LRU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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