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LE57 DRV

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,626 mi
Last recorded86,626 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 DRV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2022 86,626 miles

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

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

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

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

All brake discs have surface corrosion

Clutch worn

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 82,572 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 82,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 69,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 64,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,769 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 57,769 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,512 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 52,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 41,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,423 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,066 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,576 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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LE57 DRV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LE57 DRV, 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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LE57 DRV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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