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LE57 GXS

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,567 mi
Last recorded142,567 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 GXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 142,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to/from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

brake pedal has travel

exhaust heat shield at fuel tank is loose

rear wiper blade is deteriorating

steering/suspension creak

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,785 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 140,784 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 114,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 114,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield loose

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,747 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,677 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear mark indicators 235/45 r18 98w ex load continentals (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to wear mark indicator (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,137 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2016 76,136 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,372 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 69,463 miles

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

o/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,891 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,235 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front wipers poor

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 GXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LE57 GXS, 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 GXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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