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LC58 XJO

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,635 mi
Last recorded130,635 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 XJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 130,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 130,635 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,048 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 129,045 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 121,848 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 121,848 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 113,268 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 102,234 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 21 Dec 2017 102,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,601 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,666 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Dec 2014 70,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Dec 2014 70,941 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 45,340 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,395 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2011 34,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

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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LC58 XJO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LC58 XJO, 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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What year was LC58 XJO registered?

LC58 XJO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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